The nursing instructor is teaching a class in oncology nursing to her junior nursing students. The instructor is aware that infection is a significant consideration when providing care to an oncology patient
The leading cause of death in an oncology patient is infection caused by what?
A) Malnutrition
B) Impaired skin integrity
C) Poor hygiene
D) Broken oral mucosa
Ans: B
Feedback: Nursing care for patients with skin reactions includes maintaining skin integrity, cleansing the skin, promoting comfort, reducing pain, preventing additional trauma, and preventing and managing infection. Option A is incorrect; malnutrition in oncology patients may be present, but it is not the leading cause of death. Option C is incorrect; oncology patients do not have poor hygiene at a rate any higher than other patients, and it does not cause death. Option D is incorrect; broken oral mucosa may be an avenue for infection, but it is not the leading cause of death in an oncology patient.
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