Question

1. which of the following would be the best response from the na if a resident with cancer expresses fear about her condition? (a) “i know exactly what you’re going through because my mother had the same condition.” (b) “i’ve read about a new medication that helps cancer like yours.” (c) “you’ll be feeling better in no time.” (d) “i understand you’re scared. do you feel like talking?” 18. to help promote proper nutrition for a resident with cancer, the na should do the following: (a) use metal utensils when serving meals (b) serve favorite foods that are nutritious (c) restrict nutritional supplements (d) serve foods with little nutritional content short answer read the following paragraph and decide which items should be reported to the nurse. 19. ms. gallagher is running a fever. she complains of being tired and mentions that she has had three bouts of diarrhea in the last hour.

Explanation:

1. Option A makes it about the NA instead of the resident. Option B may give false - hope or is not appropriate without medical advice. Option C is a dismissive reassurance. Option D shows empathy and offers a chance to communicate, which is the best response for a resident expressing fear.
2. Serving favorite nutritious foods can encourage a resident with cancer to eat, promoting proper nutrition. Metal utensils have no relation to nutrition promotion, restricting supplements is not promoting nutrition, and serving low - nutrition foods is counterproductive.
3. All of the symptoms (fever, tiredness, diarrhea) are important health - related changes that should be reported to the nurse as they may indicate a serious health issue.

Answer:

1. D. "I understand you're scared. Do you feel like talking?"
2. B. Serve favorite foods that are nutritious
3. Fever, tiredness, and diarrhea should all be reported to the nurse.