A client who has breast cancer is said to be in remission. What ...

[fahad]

A client who has breast cancer is said to be in remission. What does this term signify?
 
  A) The client is experiencing symptoms of the disease.
  B) The client has end-stage cancer.
  C) The client is experiencing unremitting pain.
  D) The disease is present but the client is not experiencing symptoms.

Question 2

Pet therapy is commonly used in long-term facilities for distraction. If a client is experiencing pain and the pain is temporarily decreased while petting a visiting dog or cat, this is an example of which type of distraction technique?
 
  A) Tactile kinesthetic distraction
  B) Visual distraction
  C) Auditory distraction
  D) Project distraction

[scrocafella]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Commonly, people with chronic pain experience periods of remission (when the disease is present but the person does not experience symptoms) or exacerbation (the symptoms reappear).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Examples of tactile kinesthetic distraction include holding or stroking a loved one, pet, or toy; rocking; and slow rhythmic breathing. Project distraction includes playing a challenging game or performing meaningful work. Visual distraction can be accomplished through reading or watching television. Auditory distraction may occur when one listens to music.

[fahad]

Excellent

[elyse44]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it