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Question 1 of 5

A client is receiving rituximab and asks how it works. What response by the nurse is best?

A. It causes rapid lysis of the cancer cell membranes.

B. It destroys the enzymes needed to create cancer cells.

C. It prevents the start of cell division in the cancer cells.

D. It sensitizes certain cancer cells to chemotherapy.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It prevents the start of cell division in the cancer cells.

Question 2 of 5

A patient admitted with cancer asks the nurse about the difference between chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Which of the following responses by the nurse indicates a need for further teaching?

A. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells

B. Radiation therapy can be internal or external

C. Radiation therapy is often external

D. Chemotherapy is more likely to kill normal cells

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Chemotherapy is more likely to kill normal cells

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a patient with leukemia who has been experiencing severe fatigue. What is the most appropriate intervention to include in the care plan?

A. Encouraging the patient to remain in bed

B. Scheduling frequent rest periods

C. Providing a high-calorie diet

D. Administering blood transfusions

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Scheduling frequent rest periods

Question 4 of 5

The nurse has taught a client with cancer ways to prevent infection. What statement by the client indicates that more teaching is needed?

A. I should take my temperature daily and when I don't feel well.

B. I will discard perishable liquids after sitting out for over an hour.

C. I won't let anyone share any of my personal toiletries.

D. It's alright for me to keep my pets and change the litter box.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It's alright for me to keep my pets and change the litter box.

Question 5 of 5

A patient diagnosed with polycythemia vera presents to the clinic for routine bloodwork. What should the nurse monitor for in this patient as a priority?

A. Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels

B. Platelet count

C. White blood cell count

D. Blood pressure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Platelet count

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