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A patient who had a nephrectomy with ipsilateral adrenalectomy for renal cell carcinoma begins to show symptoms on the third postoperative day. Which clinical manifestation should alert the nurse to possible adrenal insufficiency?

A nurse is teaching a student about the multistep development of cancer. The nurse describes a stage in which altered cells begin to multiply in response to repeated exposure to promoting agents like hormones or chronic inflammation. This stage is reversible if the promoting factor is removed. The student correctly identifies this as the _______ stage of cancer development.

The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer. Which assessment finding would require immediate intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is reviewing patient statements about diagnostic tests used to detect different types of cancer. Which statement by the patient demonstrates correct understanding?

A nursing student is learning about the CAUTION acronym for early cancer detection signs. Which statement best describes the “N” in CAUTION? 

The nurse is reviewing the occupational histories of several patients during annual health exams. Which patient has the highest occupational risk for developing bladder cancer?

A patient with advanced colon cancer is receiving palliative care at home for severe pain. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the family understands effective pain management?

The nurse is educating a community group about ways to reduce cancer risk. Which of the following are modifiable risk factors for cancer? (Select all that apply.)

A patient undergoing external radiation therapy for breast cancer asks how to care for the skin in the treatment area. Which intervention should the nurse recommend to help protect the skin?

Fat is needed by the body to absorb certain vitamins.