NCLEX-RN Oncology Nursing Flashcards

A client with acute leukemia has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 900 /mm³. Which infection control measure is appropriate?

Complete the description of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) signs and treatment:

A client with lung cancer presents with facial edema, distended neck veins, and dyspnea. What is the priority non-pharmacologic intervention?

What is the hallmark early symptom of spinal cord compression in an oncology patient?

Arrange the WHO analgesic ladder steps for cancer pain from mildest to most severe:

The nurse is teaching a client about the chemotherapy 'nadir.' When does this period of highest infection risk typically occur?

Which skin care instruction is appropriate for a client receiving external beam radiation?

What are the three core principles of radiation safety for a nurse caring for a client with a sealed radiation implant (brachytherapy)?

Complete the nursing precautions for a client following a mastectomy:

Why is a client with a total laryngectomy unable to perform the Valsalva maneuver?