University:
Michigan State University
Course:
MED 610 | Oncology Clerkship
Academic year:

2022
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22

Pages:

1
Author:

Shyanne Johnson

1. 6mg PO q6: 30 min prior to chemotherapy ! 2. Home health care nurse: Client diagnosed with cancer of the lung. Reports severe headaches several mornings during the past week, admits suddenly nauseated and reports drooling: contact HCP! 3. Most eﬀective in promoting adequate nutrition, undergoing radiation and chemotherapy: include clients when making meal and snack selections ! 4. Internal radiation in place: I should place all linens in special, lead lined hamper ! 5. Instructs on dietary habits to reduce risk of cancer, more teaching needed: eating polyunsaturated fats willÉÉ! 6. Indication of cancer of larynx: diﬃculty swallowing ! 7. Care for a client diagnosed with immunosuppression due to chemo, appropriate if which action is observed: the UAP washes hands prior to changing the clientÕs bed linens! 8. Diagnosed with AML begins menstruating. Action does the nurse take Þrst: weights the clientÕs pads and tampons before and after use ! 9. External radiation for treatment of lung cancer, include which intervention: use a patting motion to dry the irradiated area ! 10. Risk factors for developing breast cancer, intervene if women makes which statement: women with impacts have higher risk ! 11. Most signiÞant for a client to develop cancer: advancing age ! 12. Shares how upsetting losing the hair will be: it is okay to be upset, lets discuss diﬀerent head cover options ! 13. WBC 2,000, most likely due to which factor: bone marrow depression ! 14. 60,000 platelets, most appropriate action: nurse checks the bristle on the clientÕs toothbrush ! 15. Orchiopexy for baby: if the testicle has become cancerous ! 16. Ways to avoid injury due to bone marrow suppression, internee if: client takes aka seltzer ! 17. Early indication of gastric cancer: abdominal discomfort relieved with antacids ! 18. Smoking cessation class, Þrst: make list of reasons to quit smoking ! 19. Clients temp is 101, Þrst: notify HCP! 20. I am worried about my operation: what is your biggest worry at the moment? ! 21. Becomes angry and irritable with staﬀ: remain with client and call for help ! 22. Whipple procedure: clear, colorless, bile tinged drainage from NG tube ! 23. Stomatitis due to chemo, most important: examine clients mouth for blisters, sore, drainage. ! 24. ÒDo you think I have cancer?: you sound worried about what they might Þnd tomorrow ! 25. WBC 3,500: client pulls weeds in garden every day! 26. During course of treatment with vinblastine: ambulate carefully with broad based gait ! 27. Greatest risk for developing skin cancer: older client with light skin, worked as roofer 40 years ! 28. Right mastectomy teaching: empty the drain reservoir twice a day ! 29. Most life threatening eﬀect of chemotherapy: bone marrow suppression ! 30. Colorectal cancer: red meat and bacon

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