Author Question: The nurse explains to the patient receiving bevacizumab (Avastin) for a tumor in the colon that the ... (Read 38 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse explains to the patient receiving bevacizumab (Avastin) for a tumor in the colon that the drug slows cancer cell growth by which process?

a. Changing the pH of the cell environment
b. Reducing blood flow to the tumor
c. Overhydrating cells of the tumor, causing them to burst
d. Interfering with DNA of tumor cells

Question 2

Which statement expresses a multi-focused goal of rehabilitation? (Select all that apply.)

a. To promote new coping skills.
b. To teach adaptive living skills.
c. To focus on self-care for increased inde-pendence.
d. To improve quality of life.
e. To restore former level of function.

tofugiraffe · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Bevacizumab (Avastin) is an antiangiogenesis medication that reduces blood flow to the growing tumor cells, depriving them of nutrients needed for replication.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Restoring former level of function is not a goal of rehabilitation because this may be an impossi-ble goal. New coping and adaptive skills, and self-care skills that improve the quality of life are all goals of rehabilitation.