Signs and Symptoms
Hematuria
What is kidney cancer or bladder cnacer?
Patients receiving radiation should be assigned to this type of room
What is a private room?
Rationale for having patients deep breath every four hours
What is to prevent pneumonia?
Pain medication given around the clock primarily works to do this
What is prevent/control pain?
Cancers of epithelial tissues
What are carcinomas/adenocarcinomas?
A mole or mark that is asymmetrical, growing quickly, or bleeding
What is melanoma?
If a patient has radiology markers on the skin the nurse should _____
What is leave them intact on skin?
A diet with no fresh salads or unpeeled fresh fruits and vegetables
What is a low microbial diet?
Severe pain that erupts while a patient is already medicated with a long-acting painkiller.
What is breakthrough pain?
Cancers of connective tissue
What are sarcomas?
Changes in bowel habits that last for more than a few days
What is colorectal cancer?
Worn by nurses caring for a patient receiving radiation to monitor amount of radiation exposure
What is a dosimeter film badge?
A nurse with these symptoms should not care for a patient on neutrogenic precautions
What is a fever, cold, or sore throat?
Administering this supplement with cisplatin decreases the incidence and severity of treatment associated neurotoxicity
What is vitamin E?
Cancers of lymphoid tissue
What are lymphomas?
A lump or swelling in the front of the neck
What is thyroid cancer?
Items that should be in the room to dispose of dislodged sources
What are a lead container and forceps?
Items that are banned in neutrogenic precaution rooms
What are fresh flowers and standing water?
Interventions to manage GI symptoms (nausea and vomiting)
What are small, frequent meals that are high calorie and high protein and administer antiemetics
Cancers of nerve cells
What are neuroblastomas?
Hoarseness that lasts more than two weeks
What is laryngeal cancer?
Type of nurse that should not be assigned to a patient with internal radiation
Who is a pregnant nurse?
Interventions that prevent skin infections in patients on neutrogenic precautions
What are hand washing, meticulous skin care, and IV site assessment/care
Interventions to care for patients with stomatitis
What are oral rinses, soft toothbrush, and avoiding hot or spicy foods?
Cancers of blood forming tissue
What are leukemias?