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The nurse teaches a postmenopausal patient with stage III breast cancer about the expected outcomes of cancer treatment. Which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
 
  a. After cancer has not recurred for 5 years, it is considered cured.
  b. The cancer will be cured if the entire tumor is surgically removed.
  c. Cancer is never considered cured, but the tumor can be controlled with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
  d. I will need to have follow-up examinations for many years after I have treatment before I can be considered cured.

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A patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma who is undergoing external radiation therapy tells the nurse, I am so tired I can hardly get out of bed in the morning. Which intervention should the nurse add to the plan of care?
 
  a. Minimize activity until the treatment is completed.
  b. Establish time to take a short walk almost every day.
  c. Consult with a psychiatrist for treatment of depression.
  d. Arrange for delivery of a hospital bed to the patient's home.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The risk of recurrence varies by the type of cancer. Some cancers are considered cured after a shorter time span or after surgery, but stage III breast cancer will require additional therapies and ongoing follow-up.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Walking programs are used to keep the patient active without excessive fatigue. Having a hospital bed does not necessarily address the fatigue. The better option is to stay as active as possible while combating fatigue. Fatigue is expected during treatment and is not an indication of depression. Minimizing activity may lead to weakness and other complications of immobility.


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

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