A Patient with Bladder Cancer Is Scheduled for Intravesical Chemotherapy

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with bladder cancer is scheduled for intravesical chemotherapy. In preparation for the treatment the nurse will teach the patient about

• A) premedicating to prevent nausea.
• B) where to obtain wigs and scarves.
• C) the importance of oral care during treatment.
• D) the need to empty the bladder before treatment.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the presence of others, typically improving on simple or well-rehearsed tasks and performing poorly on complex tasks.

Dominant Responses

The most common or likely actions, behaviors, or emotional reactions an individual displays in response to a particular situation or stimulus.

Binge Eating

A disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

Feeling Full

The sensation of having eaten enough or to satisfaction, often associated with satiety.