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A nurse is teaching a class at a community center to a group of young adult, adult, and older adult clients regarding regular screening recommendations for cancer prevention. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A.

Women should have a yearly clinical breast examination starting at age 45.

B.

Clients should have a colonoscopy at age 40 and every 10 years thereafter.

C.

Women should start yearly mammograms at age 30.

D.

Clients should have a yearly test for fecal occult blood.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Clinical breast examinations are generally recommended every 1 to 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s and annually for women 40 and older. However, the emphasis has shifted towards mammography as a primary screening tool.

B. Routine screening for colorectal cancer typically begins at age 45 for average-risk individuals, not 40. Colonoscopies are generally recommended every 10 years if results are normal.

C. Mammograms are typically recommended to start at age 40 for average-risk women, with yearly screening starting at age 45 or 50 depending on guidelines.

D. Annual testing for fecal occult blood is a recommended screening method for colorectal cancer starting at age 45, as it helps detect blood in the stool which can be an early sign of colorectal cancer.

 


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Explanation

  1. This prescription helps maintain oral hygiene and comfort, which is important during chemotherapy to prevent and manage mucositis.
  2. Routine daily temperature checks may not be necessary unless there are specific concerns about infection or fever.
  3. Placing the client in a private room can reduce the risk of infection, which is crucial due to the client's immunocompromised state from chemotherapy.
  4. Unless there is a specific medical indication (e.g., urinary retention), inserting an indwelling urinary catheter increases the risk of infection, which should be minimized in an immunocompromised client.
  5. Droplet precautions are typically used for respiratory infections transmitted by large droplets. Lung cancer itself does not typically require droplet precautions unless there is an active respiratory infection.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. WBCs (White Blood Cells) may be decreased in multiple myeloma due to bone marrow suppression.
B. ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) can be decreased due to bone marrow suppression from the disease or treatment.
C. Calcium levels are often elevated in multiple myeloma due to bone breakdown and release of calcium from bone.
D. Platelets may be decreased due to bone marrow suppression as well.

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