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What are Nursing Interventions for a neutropenic patient?

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  • Isolation Precautions
  • Strict Hand hygiene
  • No children (screen visitors)
  • Monitor for a/s of infection (fever 100.4F or >)
  • Avoid uncooked foods
  • No fresh flowers or plants
  • Good oral hygiene
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Can a neutropenic patient consume a soft boiled egg?

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NO!!!
- a soft boiled egg is not fully cooked.

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What is the major difference between a benign and malignant neoplasms?

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The ability of malignant tumor cells to invade and metastasize

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What do you do if a patient’s WBC count on chemotherapy is too low?

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STOP CHEMO!!!

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What CBC value is a priority in a client on chemotherapy?

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WBC Count

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A patient on chemotherapy is experiencing nausea. What can be done to help relieve this side effect?

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  • Give client ondansetron med
  • Patient should eat cold/room temperature foods instead of hot
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What are some higher calorie intake methods?

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  • substituting water for milk in a recipe
  • rubbing an egg wash on a piece of toast, etc
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What causes a cancer patient on chemotherapy to lose so much weight?

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Nausea and Vomiting, diarrhea, muscositis

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Taking the med ondansetron can help relieve nausea and vomiting. How should this med be taken?

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Take 1 hour before chemo, around the clock

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A client is about to start chemo and that form of therapy comes with hair loss. How should you prepare the client?

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Let the patient know BEFORE they start chemo

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What is an intervention used for a client on chemo experiencing fatigue?

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Walking

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A patient on chemo is experiencing weight loss. What intervention can be done?

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High calorie and protein diet

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Muscositis is a side effect of chemo. How can a patient manage this inflammation of their mouth/tongue?

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Rinse mouth, Avoid alcohol mouthwash, use only water

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Interventions for a patient on chemo experiencing diarrhea can be…

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  • Antidiarrheal meds
  • Avoid roughage, fries and fatty foods
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What are some lifestyle habits to help reduce risk of Cancer?

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  • Avoid cigarette smoke and excessive sun exposure
  • Limit alcohol use to 1 drink a day for women and 2 a day for men
  • Exercise 30min, 5 days a week
  • Maintain healthy weight, rest, reduce stress
  • Have regular health exams (be familiar with family history)
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What are the side effects of Immunotherapy?

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  • Flulike symptoms (fever, sore throat, headache, runny nose, cough,chills, skin flushing, etc)
  • Anorexia/weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • N/V diarrhea
  • photosensitivity
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A client is undergoing immunotherapy and is experiencing a variety of side effects. What side effect poses a bigger emergency?

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Fever!!!
- so check temperature

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Are patients undergoing External Radiation radioactive?

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NO. They are NOT radioactive.
- so they can go out and be around people

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External beam radiation can cause side effects based on the location it is used on. What is the most common?

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Fatigue and skin reactions (desquamation)

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A client undergoing external radiation is experiencing some skin reactions. What are interventions that can be done?

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Aloe Vera, Aquaphor and no perfumes

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What radiation therapy cause a patient to be radioactive?

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Internal radiation (using an implant)
- so, limit time near patient, use shielding, wear film badge

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What is a common symptom of the graft-vs-host disease in a client undergoing HSCT?

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rash on palms and on soles.
-diarrhea and infections also

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What are some nonpharmacologic interventions for cancer pain?

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Relaxation therapy and imagery

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What is the single greatest barrier to effective cancer pain management?

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Inadequate pain assessment

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Patients with a first degree relative history of cancer follows a different protocol. True False
TRUE!!!!
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Cancer survivors continue to increase . But everyone should be aware of the late and long term effects of cancer such as….
Secondary cancer, cognitive changes, cardiovascular/sexual dysfunction, psychosocial effects
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What are the manifestations of Anemia?
- Fatigue/weakness - Dyspnea - Dizziness - Palpitations - Chest pain - Pallor
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What are nursing interventions regarding physical activity for a client with Anemia?
- Alternate rest and activity - Maximize O2 supply for vital function - Assess respiratory response
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What do you expect the hemoglobin values to look like on a patient with Anemia?
Low < 6.0 High > 20.0
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What are some iron-rich foods to recommend a patient with iron deficiency anemia??
Red meat, poultry, salmon, grains, leafy greens, shellfish, egg yolks, cooked spinach, green peas, dried fruits, legumes, brussels sprouts, and broccoli
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What inhibits the absorption of iron??
Calcium
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Should a patient take iron supplements on an empty stomach or with meals?
Best absorbed on an empty stomach
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What are common iron deficiency anemia manifestations??
Pallor, glossitis, cheilitis -including all other anemia symptoms.
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What side effects of taking an iron supplement need to be reported to a provider?
Constipation and green/black stools
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Taking iron supplements through a straw can decrease the side effect of…
Teeth staining
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What component is crucial in order for patients to absorb Vitamin B12?
Intrinsic Factor (a glycoprotein)
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Dietary recommendations for people with Folic acid deficiency??
Broccoli, pinto beans, soybeans, bananas, tomatoes
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What types of patients may end up with pernicious anemia?
- Patients that have had any type of surgery that reduces the stomach lining/size - Patients with alcoholism - Strict Vegetarians - Smokers
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Treatment for pernicious anemia…
- IM injections - oral supplements - diet (lean red meat, chicken, fish, milk, dairy, eggs, etc)
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Folic acid is important for women…
In childbearing age to prevent defects in developing fetus
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At what platelet count would you watch a patient for spontaneous bleeding?
If platelet count is lower than 20,000 mm3
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What are clinical manifestations of thrombocytopenia?
- Often asymptomatic - common mucosal or cutaneous bleeding (petechiae, purpura, ecchymoses) - Cerebral hemorrhage leading to stroke like symptoms
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What type of bleeding due to thrombocytopenia can be difficult to detect?
Neurological - ACT QUICKLY if confusion, irritability, drooping face, inability to talk/gibberish
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What are ways we can prevent or control hemorrhage?
- soft bristle toothbrush - electric razor - avoid IM injections -if subq injection unavailable, use small gauge needles and apply direct pressure or ice packs after!!! -also discourage use of aspirin, OTC meds
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Nursing interventions for a patient with multiple myeloma?
- pain control - adequate hydration - ambulating and weight bearing
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What does the calcium level in a patient with multiple myeloma look like?
Elevated calcium levels (which can cause constipation)
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What complication can arise from a patient with changes in calcium levels?
Constipation, renal and neurological issues, increased thirst, urination, bone and abdominal pain, n/v, anorexia
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What type of anemia causes a decrease in all blood cell types?
Aplastic Anemia
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Acute lymphocytic leukemia looks like…
Bleeding, infection, lymphadenopathy, fever, bone pain, CNS effects?
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia looks like…
Lymphadenopathy, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly - typically affects adults greater than 65
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What does chronic myelogenous leukemia look like?
Extreme tiredness, weight loss, fever, night sweats, pain
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Hodgkin lymphoma is a rare type of lymphoma. What are some symptoms?
Fever, night sweats, pruritus, hepatosplenomegaly, weight loss
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What are some clinical manifestations of Non-Hodgkins lymphoma? (More common type)
Lymph node enlargement (can wax and wane), symptoms depend on where disease is present
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Acute myelogenous leukemia looks like…
Spontaneous bleeding, petechiae, ecchymoses, CNS effects, anemia symptoms

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