Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale: Oncologic emergencies can be organized into three groups: metabolic, hematologic, and those involving space-occupying lesions. Appropriate interventions for the nurse to include in the plan of care to monitor for these emergencies include monitoring the CBC to prevent sepsis and hemorrhage; monitoring intake and output by encouraging hydration to prevent hypercalcemia and observing for signs of water intoxication; and observing for behavioral changes as space-occupying lesions may cause seizures or increased intracranial pressure. Referring for psychosocial support and implementing neutropenia precautions may be appropriate, but these interventions do not address oncologic emergencies.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale: Common clinical manifestations of childhood cancer include cachexia, anemia, and a palpable mass. Gene abnormalities and chromosomal abnormalities are common etiologies to childhood cancer, not clinical manifestations.
Ovarian cancer.
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Measles. A photograph of a child stricken with measles, showing the tell-tale sign of the skin rash.
Cancer of testis
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