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A nurse is educating a client about lung cancer. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of common risk factors for lung cancer?
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A client asks the nurse to explain the types of lung cancer. How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is discussing the risk factors for lung cancer with a client. Which risk factor is most strongly associated with the development of the disease?
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A client wants to know about the signs and symptoms of lung cancer. What should the nurse include in the response?
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A nurse is discussing the importance of early detection of lung cancer with a client. What screening method is commonly recommended for individuals at high risk of lung cancer?
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A client recently diagnosed with lung cancer asks the nurse about the role of mutations in the development of the disease. How should the nurse respond?
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A nurse is explaining the process of metastasis in lung cancer to a client. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes metastasis?
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A client asks the nurse about the difference between non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). How should the nurse differentiate between the two?
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A nurse is discussing the role of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in lung cancer with a client. What information should the nurse provide?
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A client with lung cancer asks the nurse about the role of angiogenesis in cancer progression. What is the nurse's best response?
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A nurse is discussing the risk factors for lung cancer with a client. What should the nurse emphasize as a primary risk factor for the development of lung cancer?
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A client asks the nurse about the relationship between smoking and the risk of developing lung cancer. What response by the nurse is accurate?
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A nurse is educating a client about the risk factors for lung cancer. The client asks about the role of radon exposure. What should the nurse explain?
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A client is concerned about their risk of developing lung cancer due to a family history of the disease. What should the nurse inform the client regarding family history and lung cancer risk?
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A client asks the nurse about the relationship between air pollution and lung cancer risk. What should the nurse convey about this association?
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A client asks the nurse about the different types of lung cancers. How should the nurse respond regarding the classification of lung cancers?
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A nurse is discussing lung cancer classifications with a client. The client asks about the characteristics of adenocarcinoma. How should the nurse describe this type of lung cancer?
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A client is diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and asks the nurse about this specific type. How should the nurse describe small cell lung cancer?
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A nurse is educating a client about squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. What information should the nurse provide about this type of lung cancer?
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A client asks the nurse about the classification of lung cancers and inquires about large cell carcinoma. How should the nurse describe this type of lung cancer?
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A client with a history of smoking presents to the clinic with persistent cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as potential indicators of lung cancer. Which additional symptom is commonly associated with lung cancer?
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A nurse is assessing a client with lung cancer. The client reports experiencing hoarseness and difficulty swallowing. What should the nurse suspect as a possible cause of these symptoms related to lung cancer?
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A client newly diagnosed with lung cancer complains of persistent and worsening chest pain. What should the nurse explain to the client about the possible cause of chest pain in lung cancer?
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A nurse is assessing a client with lung cancer and notes that the client has developed a persistent cough with blood-tinged sputum. What medical term describes this symptom?
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A client with lung cancer reports experiencing bone pain that has worsened over time. What should the nurse consider as a potential cause of this bone pain in the context of lung cancer?
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Question 26:
A nurse is explaining the diagnostic process for lung cancer to a client with concerning symptoms. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to visualize the inside of the lungs and identify suspicious masses or nodules?
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A client is undergoing diagnostic evaluation for suspected lung cancer. The nurse explains that a biopsy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis definitively. Which type of biopsy involves the removal of a small tissue sample from the lung for examination?
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Question 28:
A nurse is discussing the importance of early lung cancer detection with a client who has a history of smoking. The nurse mentions a screening test that can detect lung cancer at an early stage in high-risk individuals. What is this screening test called?
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A client with suspected lung cancer is scheduled for a positron emission tomography (PET) scan as part of the diagnostic evaluation. What does a PET scan primarily assess in relation to cancer?
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Question 30:
A client is undergoing a bronchoscopy as part of the diagnostic evaluation for lung cancer. The nurse should provide pre-procedure education, including information about the need for:
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Question 31:
A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) about the various treatment options available. The nurse explains that treatment decisions often depend on the stage of the cancer. Which of the following treatment modalities is commonly used for early-stage NSCLC and involves the surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue?
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Question 32:
A client with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is undergoing chemotherapy. The nurse explains that SCLC is often treated with chemotherapy because of its rapid growth and tendency to metastasize. Which chemotherapy regimen is frequently used as a first-line treatment for SCLC?
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Question 33:
A nurse is discussing palliative care with a client diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. The client asks about the goal of palliative care. The nurse explains that the primary goal of palliative care is to:
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Question 34:
A client receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer reports experiencing fatigue and skin changes in the treatment area. What advice should the nurse provide to manage these side effects?
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Question 35:
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed pneumonitis as a side effect of lung cancer treatment. The client asks about the possible causes of pneumonitis. The nurse explains that pneumonitis can occur as a result of:
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Question 36:
A nurse is providing education to a client recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The client asks the nurse about strategies to cope with anxiety and fear related to their diagnosis. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
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Question 37:
A client with lung cancer is receiving radiation therapy as part of their treatment plan. The nurse is explaining potential side effects of radiation to the client. Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding radiation therapy for lung cancer?
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Question 38:
A client with lung cancer is scheduled to undergo a lobectomy. The client asks the nurse to explain what a lobectomy is and why it is necessary. How should the nurse respond?
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Question 39:
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has undergone lung cancer surgery. The client will be using a chest tube drainage system at home. What key information should the nurse include in the client's education?
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Question 40:
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has undergone lung cancer surgery. The client will be using a chest tube drainage system at home. What key information should the nurse include in the client's education?
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