Author Question: A client is prescribed cetuximab (Erbitux) for oral cancer and asks the nurse how it works. What ... (Read 76 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is prescribed cetuximab (Erbitux) for oral cancer and asks the nurse how it works. What response by the nurse is best?

a. It blocks epidermal growth factor.
b. It cuts off the tumor's blood supply.
c. It prevents tumor extension.
d. It targets rapidly dividing cells.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for four clients. After receiving the hand-off report, which client should the nurse see first?

a. Client having a radial neck dissection tomorrow who is asking questions
b. Client who had a tracheostomy 4 hours ago and needs frequent suctioning
c. Client who is 1 day postoperative for an oral tumor resection who is reporting pain
d. Client waiting for discharge instructions after a small tumor resection

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Cetuximab (Erbitux) targets and blocks the epidermal growth factor, which contributes to the growth of oral cancers. The other explanations are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The client who needs frequent suctioning should be seen first to ensure that his or her airway is patent. The client waiting for pain medication should be seen next. The nurse may need to call the surgeon to see the client who is asking questions. The client waiting for discharge instructions can be seen last.