The nurse notes the patient has decreased oral intake x 48 hours. On assessment the nurse notes the following. What is this called & what causes it?

An oncology patient is scheduled for a central line to be placed. The patient asks what's the difference between this & a regular IV? How should the nurse respond?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of chest radiation that now presents with substernal chest pain, muffled heart sounds, low voltage QRS & heart palpitations. Which oncology emergency does the nurse suspect?

The nurse is discussing factors that "promote cancer" during a health fair. Name 2 items the nurse should include.

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving chest wall radiation for lung cancer. The patient has dry, scaly, peeling skin in the radiation area. What is this and how can the patient take care of it at home?

The experienced nurse is teaching the novice nurse about infection prevention in the oncology patient. What are some things she needs to include in her teaching?

The nurse is caring for a neutropenic patient. The patient's family member asks what can the patient not have to eat. Name 2 food items the patient has to avoid.

The nurse is caring for a patient that started chemo 24 hours ago for a large lung tumor. CMP results are: K+ 6.8, Uric acid 12, phosphorus 7.7, Ca+ 7.1, creatinine 3. What is likely wrong with this patient?

A post allogenic transplant patient asks about his ANC & if he is still neutropenic. Labs: WBC 1600, segs 48%, bands 5%. IS he neutropenic?

The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled to begin chemotherapy today. The patient reports they are terrified of being nauseated from the treatment. Name 2 things the nurse can teach the patient regarding nausea.

The nurse assesses the patient that has recently finished chemotherapy & radiation & sees the following. What is it & what other info do you want?

A patient with prostate cancer is scheduled to begin radiation therapy with implanted radiation seeds. What is the name of this type of radiation?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a large mediastinal mass. The patient reports their face, neck & shoulders are swollen every morning. What's wrong with this patient?