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bobypop · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client with a family history of cancer asks the nurse what he can do to prevent developing the disease. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?

1. Everyone develops cancer sometime in his life.
2. There are lifestyle changes that you can make to avert the development of cancer.
3. If you have cancer in your family, you will also develop the disease.
4. Cancer cannot be prevented.

Question 2

A client receiving chemotherapy has a platelet count of 85,000. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this client?

1. Assess for bruising and frank bleeding.
2. Provide a razor for shaving.
3. Remind the client to floss before brushing the teeth each day.
4. Provide NSAIDs as prescribed.

katieost · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Individuals with a family history of cancer should review their family histories to identify cancer patterns and learn about lifestyle changes that could be made early to avert the onset of cancer. The other choices are incorrect and inappropriate for the nurse to respond to the client.

Answer to Question 2

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A platelet count of less than 100,000 indicates thrombocytopenia, and the client should be assessed for bruising and frank bleeding. The client should avoid the use of a razor, avoid flossing, and NSAIDs should not be provided since they promote bleeding.