The nurse admits a client to the oncology unit diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Why does the nurse question the client about social history?
1. To determine the cause of breast cancer
2. To determine what type of support the client will have
3. To determine any habits that might interfere with treatment
4. To determine what health resources are available to the client
Correct Answer: 2
Social history will help the nurse determine the client's primary support system. It will not indicate the cause of breast cancer. Habits would be determined by questioning lifestyle. Health resources would be determined by questioning patterns of health.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a patient with blindness. When reviewing the care plan, the nurse notes which of the following goals need to be modified?
a. The patient will report any drainage from the wound with a foul odor to the primary care provider after discharge. b. The patient will agree to report pain promptly while hospitalized. c. The patient will obtain no injuries while in the hospital. d. The patient will report any wound drainage with a purulent appearance to the primary care provider after discharge.
For which patient is the nursing diagnosis Deficient Knowledge most appropriate?
1) Adolescent with Down syndrome and newly diagnosed with cardiac problem 2) Young adult admitted with acute renal failure who requires hemodialysis 3) Middle-aged woman with breast cancer receiving the last round of chemotherapy 4) Older adult with a long-standing history of type 1 diabetes admitted with a foot ulcer
When planning the care for a client with peripheral neuropathy, the nurse should include which of the following interventions to assist with disturbed sensory perception?
1. Frequency of pain medication 2. Relaxation techniques 3. Frequent rest periods 4. Nutrition and smoking cessation
A patient with a history of renal failure is admitted to the hospital because of decreasing urine output and a potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L. Which food should the nurse teach the patient to avoid?
a. Gelatin b. Potatoes c. Zucchini d. White bread