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HERZING UNIVERSITY NSG 223 MED SURG II EXAM 2 LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse is teaching the family members of a dying patient about
how to support their family member. Which statement made by
the family members indicates a need for further teaching?
"I should participate in care."
"I can help the patient with bed baths."
"I should maintain communication to know the status of the
patient."
"I should provide pain medication to ensure effective pain
management." - ANSWER-"I should provide pain medication to
ensure effective pain management."
Which patient is most likely to be prescribed midazolam?
Patient A - early stage, dry secretions, withdrawing
Patient B - middle stage, low BP, confused
Patient C - late stage, resp distress, pulse ox 88%
Patient D - middle stage, hallucinations & delusions - ANSWER-
Patient D - middle stage, hallucinations & delusions
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The nurse is conducting a health history interview for a patient
who admits to current tobacco use. Which cancers is this patient
at risk for developing? Select all that apply.
Colon
Hepatic
Bladder
Breast
Lung - ANSWER-Bladder
Lung
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse anticipate when
providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with kidney cancer?
Select all that apply.
Dyspnea
Flank pain
Hematuria
Weight gain
Chronic cough - ANSWER-Flank pain
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Hematuria
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse anticipate when
providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with lung cancer?
Select all that apply.
Dyspnea
Flank pain
Hematuria
Weight loss
Chronic cough - ANSWER-Dyspnea
Weight loss
Chronic cough
Which is a common site for metastasis that the nurse should
include in the plan of care for a patient who is diagnosed with
thyroid cancer?
Lung
Liver
Bladder
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Rectum - ANSWER-Lung
Which should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient
who is prescribed external beam radiation therapy in the
treatment of cancer?
Restricting visitation
Not washing off treatment ink tattoos
Pre-medicating with diphenhydramine
Maintaining intravenous access throughout treatment - ANSWER-
Not washing off treatment ink tattoos
Which client should the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk
for developing cancer?
A client diagnosed with influenza
A client pregnant with her first child
A client who tests positive for sickle cell anemia
A client who tests positive for human papillomavirus virus -
ANSWER-A client who tests positive for human papillomavirus
virus
HERZING UNIVERSITY NSG 223 MED SURG II EXAM 2 LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse is teaching the family members of a dying patient about
how to support their family member. Which statement made by
the family members indicates a need for further teaching?
"I should participate in care."
"I can help the patient with bed baths."
"I should maintain communication to know the status of the
patient."
"I should provide pain medication to ensure effective pain
management." - ANSWER-"I should provide pain medication to
ensure effective pain management."
Which patient is most likely to be prescribed midazolam?
Patient A - early stage, dry secretions, withdrawing
Patient B - middle stage, low BP, confused
Patient C - late stage, resp distress, pulse ox 88%
Patient D - middle stage, hallucinations & delusions - ANSWER-
Patient D - middle stage, hallucinations & delusions
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The nurse is conducting a health history interview for a patient
who admits to current tobacco use. Which cancers is this patient
at risk for developing? Select all that apply.
Colon
Hepatic
Bladder
Breast
Lung - ANSWER-Bladder
Lung
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse anticipate when
providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with kidney cancer?
Select all that apply.
Dyspnea
Flank pain
Hematuria
Weight gain
Chronic cough - ANSWER-Flank pain
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Hematuria
Which clinical manifestations should the nurse anticipate when
providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with lung cancer?
Select all that apply.
Dyspnea
Flank pain
Hematuria
Weight loss
Chronic cough - ANSWER-Dyspnea
Weight loss
Chronic cough
Which is a common site for metastasis that the nurse should
include in the plan of care for a patient who is diagnosed with
thyroid cancer?
Lung
Liver
Bladder
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Rectum - ANSWER-Lung
Which should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient
who is prescribed external beam radiation therapy in the
treatment of cancer?
Restricting visitation
Not washing off treatment ink tattoos
Pre-medicating with diphenhydramine
Maintaining intravenous access throughout treatment - ANSWER-
Not washing off treatment ink tattoos
Which client should the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk
for developing cancer?
A client diagnosed with influenza
A client pregnant with her first child
A client who tests positive for sickle cell anemia
A client who tests positive for human papillomavirus virus -
ANSWER-A client who tests positive for human papillomavirus
virus
