Author Question: A client is diagnosed with a benign lung tumor. Which of the following is a characteristic of this ... (Read 31 times)

colton · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A client is diagnosed with a benign lung tumor. Which of the following is a characteristic of this disorder?

A) Benign tumors usually cause fatigue, weight loss, and chest pains.
B) Lung scan confirms an abnormal shadow in the lung.
C) Smoking is the usual cause of a benign lung tumor.
D) Lung tumors are characterized on x-rays with smooth edges and sharp margins.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client who has undergone hip replacement surgery. What measures must the nurse employ when caring for this client?

A) Assist the client to cross the legs as often as possible.
B) Restrict the client from bending more than 90 degrees.
C) Assist the client to gently turn the affected leg inward.
D) Provide back care twice a day when the client is on bed rest.

Pswine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
A benign lung tumor, or cyst, is characterized on the x-ray film by smooth edges and sharply defined margins. Peripheral tumors usually have no symptoms. If the tumor is in the bronchi, there may be obstruction, causing infection or atelectasis distal to the obstruction. Bronchoscopy and biopsy are usually done to determine the reason for an abnormal shadow in the lung. Treatment is symptomatic. In 80 to 90 of lung cancer deaths, the victims were cigarette smokers.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Clients who have undergone hip replacement surgery should be restricted from bending more than 90 degrees, such as bending forward to put on shoes, during postoperative care because it can alter the alignment of the affected hip and may lead to various other complications. The client should never be allowed to cross the legs during postoperative care because it can alter the alignment of the replaced hip. The client should never be allowed to turn the affected leg inward and should avoid bending or flexing the hip, which can affect the outcome of the surgery. The client must be given back care every 2 hours, not just twice daily, when on bed rest to avoid circulatory and pressure complications caused by prolonged immobility.