Author Question: A 52-year-old mother of three has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. The health care provider ... (Read 41 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 52-year-old mother of three has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. The health care provider discusses treatment options and makes recommendations to this patient.

After the health care provider leaves the room, the patient asks the nurse how the treatment is decided on. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) The type of treatment depends on the patient's age and health status.
B) The type of treatment depends on what the patient wants when given the options.
C) The type of treatment depends on the cell type of the cancer, the stage of the cancer, and the patient's health status.
D) The type of treatment depends on the discussion between the patient and the health care provider over which treatment is best.

Question 2

An older patient has difficulty swallowing oral medicines and sometimes spits them out after the nurse leaves the hospital room. Which action should the nurse take to ensure the patient swallows the medications?

A) Crushing any large or enteric-coated tablets
B) Prescribing liquid or suppository forms of the medicines
C) Giving the patient ample fluids to make swallowing easier
D) Having the patient hold the medicine in the mouth until being able to swallow

brittanywood · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Ample fluids assist with swallowing. The nurse may consult with the patient's health care provider about alternative forms of the drug but cannot prescribe drugs. If the patient's mouth is dry, the patient may not need to swallow for a long time, and some medicines will disintegrate in the mouth and cause an unpleasant taste unless they are swallowed immediately. Enteric-coated tablets should not be crushed.