In preparing a client for radiation therapy, the nurse explains ...

[cagreen833]

In preparing a client for radiation therapy, the nurse explains that ______ of clients undergo radiation as part of their cancer treatment.
 
  Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

A client is receiving chemotherapy in the treatment of breast cancer. The nurse explains that although chemotherapy has several goals, it does not attempt to:
 
  1. control the cancer.
  2. provide palliation.
  3. cure the cancer.
  4. prevent transmission of the cancer.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: Approximately 50 of clients with cancer receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment.
Global Rationale: Approximately 50 of clients with cancer receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Control is a goal of chemotherapy.
Rationale 2: Palliation is a goal of chemotherapy.
Rationale 3: Cure is a goal of chemotherapy.
Rationale 4: Transmission prevention is not a goal of chemotherapy.
Global Rationale: The three primary goals of chemotherapy are cure, control, and palliation. Transmission prevention is not a goal.

[cagreen833]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[connor417]

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