CHAPTER 15- ONCOLOGY CARE QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025

CHAPTER 15- ONCOLOGY CARE QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 A client complains of sporadic epigastric pain, yellow skin, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and fatigue. Suspecting gallbladder disease, the physician orders a diagnostic workup, which reveals gallbladder cancer. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this client? Disturbed body image Anticipatory grieving Impaired swallowing Chronic low self-esteem - ANS-Anticipatory grieving A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a platelet count of 30,000/mm3. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching? "I use an electric razor to shave." "I floss my teeth every morning." "I removed all the throw rugs from the house." "I take a stool softener every morning." - ANS-"I floss my teeth every morning." A client diagnosed with acute myelocytic leukemia has been receiving chemotherapy. During the last 2 cycles of chemotherapy, the client developed severe thrombocytopenia requiring multiple platelet transfusions. The client is now scheduled to receive a third cycle. How can the nurse best detect early signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia? Continues...