This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A client is concerned about the risk of lymphedema after a mastectomy. Which response by the nurse ... (Read 110 times)

tingc95

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
A client is concerned about the risk of lymphedema after a mastectomy. Which response by the nurse is best?
 
  a. You do not need to worry about lymphedema since you did not have radiation therapy.
  b. A risk factor for lymphedema is infection, so wear gloves when gardening outside.
  c. Numbness, tingling, and swelling are common sensations after a mastectomy.
  d. The risk for lymphedema is a real threat and can be very self-limiting.

Question 2

A client is placed on a medical regimen of doxorubicin (Adriamycin), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), and fluorouracil (5-FU) for breast cancer. Which side effect seen in the client should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
 
  a. Shortness of breath
  b. Nausea and vomiting
  c. Hair loss
  d. Mucositis



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

nyrave

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Infection can create lymphedema; therefore, the client needs to be cautious with activities using the affected arm, such as gardening. Radiation therapy is just one of the factors that could cause lymphedema. Other risk factors include obesity and the presence of axillary disease. The symptoms of lymphedema are heaviness, aching, fatigue, numbness, tingling, and swelling, and are not common after the surgery. Women with lymphedema live fulfilling lives.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) can cause cardiac problems with symptoms of extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, chronic cough, and edema. These need to be reported as soon as possible to the provider. Nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and mucositis are common problems associated with chemotherapy regimens.




tingc95

  • Member
  • Posts: 556
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


laurnthompson

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

Eating food that has been cooked with poppy seeds may cause you to fail a drug screening test, because the seeds contain enough opiate alkaloids to register as a positive.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library