ATI Harding Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition Test Bank (Chapter 15 to Chapter 46) (Latest 2021) Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A

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ATI Harding Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition Test Bank (Chapter 15 to Chapter 46) (Latest 2021) Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A 1. A patient who is scheduled for a breast bio... psy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is accurate? a. “Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues.” b. “Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location.” c. “Malignant tumors may spread to other tissues or organs.” d. “Malignant cells reproduce more rapidly than normal cells.” ANS: C The major difference between benign and malignant tumors is that malignant tumors invade adjacent tissues and spread to distant tissues and benign tumors do not metastasize. The other statements are inaccurate. Both types of tumors may cause damage to adjacent tissues. Malignant cells do not reproduce more rapidly than normal cells. Benign tumors do not usually recur. 2. The nurse is caring for a patient receiving intravesical bladder chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect? a. Nausea b. Alopecia c. Hematuria d. Xerostomia ANS: C The adverse effects of intravesical chemotherapy are confined to the bladder. The other adverse effects are associated with systemic chemotherapy. 3. The nurse is caring for a patient who smokes 2 packs/day. Which action by the nurse could help reduce the patient’s risk of lung cancer? a. Teach the patient about the seven warning signs of cancer. b. Plan to monitor the patient’s carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level. c. Teach the patient about annual chest x-rays for lung cancer screening. d. Discuss risks associated with cigarettes during each patient encounter. ANS: D Teaching about the risks associated with cigarette smoking is recommended at every patient encounter because cigarette smoking is associated with multiple health problems. The other options may detect lung cancer that is already present but do not reduce the risk. [Show More]

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