Skin Cancer: Melanoma; Basal cell carcinoma; Squamous cell carcinoma
Skin Cancer: Melanoma; Basal cell carcinoma; Squamous cell carcinoma ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is planning interventions for a patient with basal cell carcinoma. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this patient?
Apply sunscreen with a high SPF regularly.
This statement is appropriate for a patient with basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
Sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF) can help protect the skin from further UV radiation damage and reduce the risk of additional skin cancers, including BCC.
Administer chemotherapy as prescribed.
Chemotherapy is not a primary treatment for BCC.
Surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment for BCC, and chemotherapy is typically reserved for advanced or metastatic cases of other types of cancer.
Recommend radiation therapy for treatment.
Radiation therapy may be considered in some cases of BCC, but it is not typically the first-line treatment.
Surgical excision is the primary treatment choice for BCC, and radiation therapy may be used when surgery is not feasible.
Encourage the patient to avoid atypical moles.
While it is essential to monitor and address any atypical moles or skin changes, this statement does not directly relate to the treatment of BCC.
BCC is primarily treated through surgical removal and other targeted therapies, not by avoiding atypical moles.
Choice A rationale:
Apply sunscreen with a high SPF regularly.
This statement is appropriate for a patient with basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
Sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF) can help protect the skin from further UV radiation damage and reduce the risk of additional skin cancers, including BCC.
Choice B rationale:
Administer chemotherapy as prescribed.
Chemotherapy is not a primary treatment for BCC.
Surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment for BCC, and chemotherapy is typically reserved for advanced or metastatic cases of other types of cancer.
Choice C rationale:
Recommend radiation therapy for treatment.
Radiation therapy may be considered in some cases of BCC, but it is not typically the first-line treatment.
Surgical excision is the primary treatment choice for BCC, and radiation therapy may be used when surgery is not feasible.
Choice D rationale:
Encourage the patient to avoid atypical moles.
While it is essential to monitor and address any atypical moles or skin changes, this statement does not directly relate to the treatment of BCC.
BCC is primarily treated through surgical removal and other targeted therapies, not by avoiding atypical moles.