A nurse is providing education to the parents of a child with rhabdomyosarcoma.Which statement needs further evaluation?

"This type of tumor is not responsive to chemotherapy."

A child is diagnosed with Wilms' tumor. What should the nurse emphasize in the teaching to the parents?

Do not put pressure on the abdomen.

A nurse is educating parents about early signs of retinoblastoma. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

"Retinoblastoma only affects one eye, don't worry if both eyes look normal"

A parent expresses concern that her child's right eye appears white in photos. Which action should the nurse take next?

Perform a red reflex test and report findings to the healthcare provider

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1
A nurse is providing education to the parents of a child with rhabdomyosarcoma.Which statement needs further evaluation?
"This type of cancer originates in the skeletal muscle."
"The early symptoms are often nonspecific, making diagnosis difficult."
"It is commonly found in the head, neck, and around the eyes."
"This type of tumor is not responsive to chemotherapy."
2
A child is diagnosed with Wilms' tumor. What should the nurse emphasize in the teaching to the parents?
Encourage the child to remain active."
Appropriate protective equipment should be worn for contact sports.
Do not put pressure on the abdomen.
Urine only needs to be checked at health appointments.
3
A nurse needs to take labs for a child with Wilms Tumor, which labs should be done?
BUN
Blood Glucose
Urinalysis
Creatinine
4
A nurse is educating parents about early signs of retinoblastoma. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
"Changes in my child’s vision should be evaluated by a doctor."
"Retinoblastoma only affects one eye, don't worry if both eyes look normal"
"If my child’s eyes don’t align properly, I should have them checked."
"A white glow in the pupil when taking pictures could be a warning sign."
5
A nurse is assessing a child who has rhabdomyosarcoma of the neck. Which is an expected finding?
Headaches
Contipation
Bleeding
Painless lump
6
A parent expresses concern that her child's right eye appears white in photos. Which action should the nurse take next?
Perform a red reflex test and report findings to the healthcare provider
Encourage parent to monitor the child’s vision and follow up in six months
Prescribe antibiotic eye drops for a possible infection
Reassure the parent that this is a normal finding in young children
7
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with suspected Wilms tumor. Which nursing intervention is the priority?
Palpate the abdomen to assess the tumor size
Monitor the child's urine output
Prepare the child for nephrectomy
Avoid palpating the abdomen

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