Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
History and PhysicalVital signs
Physical Examination Results
NurseÔÇÖs Notes
Diagnostic Results
The client is a 54-year-old male diagnosed with Stage IIIB colorectal cancer six months ago. He is currently undergoing his fourth cycle of chemotherapy. The client has a history of hypertension, managed with lisinopril, and no known allergies. His initial presentation included fatigue, rectal bleeding, and a 5-kg unintentional weight loss over two months before diagnosis
A nurse is caring for a 54-year-old male client in the oncology unit who is undergoing chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. The nurse must evaluate the clientÔÇÖs condition based on provided exhibits to determine which assessments indicate an improvement in the clientÔÇÖs condition.Which of the following assessments indicates an improvement in the client's condition?
Correct answer
B,D,E
Rationale
No bleeding , normal WBC , and normal platelets indicate improved chemotherapy response. Oral health is less specific. Weight loss is not an improvement.