Osteosarcoma Pathochart

Question 1 of 5

The new graduate nurse on a surgical oncology floor is reviewing osteosarcoma signs and symptoms. Which of the following findings does the nurse review that can be seen in a client with osteosarcoma? Select all that apply.

Increased range of motion

Palpable mass

Gait disturbance

Increased appetite

Localized acute pain

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is floating to the oncology floor. Which of the following items regarding the prevalence of osteosarcoma is NOT true?

Osteosarcoma is frequently seen in older adults

Patients with benign lesions are at higher risk

The peak age is between 10-25 years

It is the most common bone cancer in children

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old client recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma who just started chemotherapy. Which of the following is the correct reason as to why is it important to monitor a creatinine level closely in this client?

Chemotherapy can be hard on the liver

Chemotherapy can cause weight gain

Chemotherapy can be toxic to the kidneys

Chemotherapy can cause increased appetite

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma. The client’s parent talks about feeling guilty for waiting so long to bring the client in for evaluation. Based on what the nurse knows about osteosarcoma, which of the following is the most likely reason that this parent waited to bring the client in for evaluation?

The client is a soccer goalie, so the parent thought the pain was from getting kicked in the shin

The parent thought the client was trying to get out of PE class because of an intense dislike of running

The client has been known to fake pain for attention, so the parent didn’t believe him

The parent thought the symptoms were just attributed to growing pains

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old who was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma. When reviewing treatment options with the family, the nurse knows that which of the following is the treatment of choice in early stages of osteosarcoma?

Amputation

Radiation therapy

Chemotherapy

Surgical resection

Osteosarcoma Pathochart

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Osteosarcoma Pathochart

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