This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A 58-year-old woman tells the nurse, I understand that I have stage II breast cancer and I need to ... (Read 90 times)

geodog55

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
A 58-year-old woman tells the nurse, I understand that I have stage II breast cancer and I need to decide on a surgery, but I feel overwhelmed. What do you think I should do? Which response by the nurse is best?
 
  a. I would have a lumpectomy, but you need to decide what is best for you.
  b. Tell me what you understand about the surgical options that are available.
  c. It would not be appropriate for me to make a decision about your health.
  d. There is no need to make a decision rapidly; you have time to think about this.

Question 2

During a well woman physical exam, a 43-year-old patient asks about her risk for breast cancer. Which question is most pertinent for the nurse to ask?
 
  a. Do you currently smoke tobacco?
  b. Have you ever had a breast injury?
  c. At what age did you start having menstrual periods?
  d. Is there a family history of fibrocystic breast changes?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

BAOCHAU2803

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Inquiring about the patient's understanding shows the nurse's willingness to assist the patient with the decision-making process without imposing the nurse's values or opinions. Treatment decisions for breast cancer do need to be made relatively quickly. Imposing the nurse's opinions or showing an unwillingness to discuss the topic could cut off communication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Early menarche and late menopause are risk factors for breast cancer because of the prolonged exposure to estrogen that occurs. Cigarette smoking, breast trauma, and fibrocystic breast changes are not associated with increased breast cancer risk.




geodog55

  • Member
  • Posts: 530
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


steff9894

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library