Practice Question
A patient taking a combination of antineoplastic agents develops stomatitis. Nursing care should include actions to prevent which problem?
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Correct Answer:
Inadequate nutritional intake.
Rationale:
🍽️ Stomatitis is a common side effect of antineoplastic (chemotherapy) agents, leading to painful inflammation and ulceration of the oral mucosa.
🍽️ This condition often results in difficulty chewing, swallowing, and speaking, which can significantly reduce the patient’s food and fluid intake.
🍽️ The priority nursing goal is to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration, using soft, bland foods and mouth care techniques that reduce irritation.
🍽️ Prevention of dental caries or gingival hyperplasia is not the primary concern during chemotherapy-induced stomatitis; ensuring caloric and fluid intake is.
🍽️ Diarrhea may occur with chemotherapy but is not directly related to stomatitis.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
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