Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Exam 3 Questions and Answers

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Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Exam 3 Questions and Answers What are primary ways to prevent cancer? {{Answer:- - Avoidance of known or potential carcinogens - Modification of associated facto... rs - Removal of "at-risk" tissues - Chemoprevention - Vaccination Secondary cancer prevention methods {{Answer:- - Use of screening methods to detect cancer in early stages - genetic screening for individuals with increased risk TNM system {{Answer:- T- tumor size N- node involvement M- metastasis Radiation therapy {{Answer:- - used to destroy cancer cells with minimal damage to surrounding normal/healthy cells - can be done externally (teletherapy) or internally (brachytherapy) Side Effects of radiation therapy {{Answer:- - altered taste & fatigue - skin reactions - anorexia - bone marrow suppression/myelosuppression - effects on rapidly diving cells (skin, mucous membranes, hair follicles, sperm, ova) - xerostomia, mucositis Nursing Interventions for patients receiving radiation therapy {{Answer:- - Monitor CBC - monitor for signs of infection, bleeding, & fatigue - do NOT remove markings - ensure pt. can swallow - perform skin care/apply sunscreen - teach pt. to avoid things that could cause fx to bones Nursing Management of patient with xerostomia/mucositis {{Answer:- - regular dental visits - good oral care/hygiene - prophylactic atbx for dental procedures [Show More]

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