Leukemia
Painful mouth sores that make it hard for leukemia patients to eat and drink are caused by this chemo side effect!
What is mucositis!
This sign is the most common early symptom of lung cancer!
What is a persistent cough!
This urinary system is one of the most common early signs of prostate cancer!
What is hesitancy!
This lifestyle factor significantly increases the risk for colon cancer!
What is a diet high in fat and low in fiber!
These two actions should NOT be done on the affected arm after breast surgery!
What are BP checks and blood draws!
This should be considered an emergency when it happens in leukemia patients!
What is a Fever!
This is the most common cause of lung cancer!
What is smoking!
This painless exam allows the doctor to feel for hard nodules on the prostate!
What is a digital rectal exam!
This symptom, often ignored, is the most common early sign of colon cancer!
What is a change in bowel habits!
This common surgery removes the entire breast!
What is a mastectomy!
This test confirms the diagnosis of leukemia!
What is a Bone Marrow Biopsy!
After a pneumonectomy, the nurse should never turn the patient onto this side
What is the unoperated side!
The biggest risk factors for developing prostate cancer!
What is age!
This procedure is the gold standard for detecting colon cancer!
What is a colonoscopy!
This screening tool can detect breast cancer before symptoms appear!
What is a mammogram!
A patient with thrombocytopenia should avoid this medication due to the risk of bleeding?
What are NSAIDs!
This is a life-threatening complication after lung surgery!
What is pulmonary edema (pink, frothy sputum)!
Name THREE things a nurse should tell prostate cancer patients to do after radiation therapy!
Avoid contact with pregnant women, strain urine for seeds and wear condoms for 2 weeks!
This type of stool can indicate a tumor narrowing the colon!
What are ribbon-like or pencil-thin stools!
This skin appearance can indicate breast cancer!
What is peau d'orange (similar to an orange peel)!
What type of precautions should leukemia patients take and give a least THREE examples!
What is no crowds, no sick visitors, no fresh flowers, no raw fruits/vegetables, soft toothbrush, no live vaccines, hand hygiene, report fever immediately
This diagnostic procedure provides definitive confirmation of lung cancer!
What is a bronchoscopy with biopsy!
What is the first line treatment for prostate cancer and is used with patients whose tumor is confined to the prostate!
What is radical Prostatectomy TURP!
This postoperative finding is the FIRST sign the bowel is beginning to function again after colon surgery!
What is the return of flatus! (passing gas)
This color change may appear in the urine after sentinel lymph node mapping!
What is blue or green urine (expected in the first 24 hours)