The newly diagnosed client with breast cancer asks the nurse if ...

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The newly diagnosed client with breast cancer asks the nurse if they diagnosed the cancer too late, since the surgeon recommended surgery and radiation therapy. The appropriate response by the nurse would be:
 
  1. Chemotherapy is only used in the first stage.
  2. Surgery and radiation are recommended in the later stages of breast cancer.
  3. Surgery and radiation are recommended in cancer that has not metastasized.
  4. You need to discuss that with your doctor.

Question 2

The nurse should instruct the lactating mother with mastitis about preventing future episodes by:
 
  1. thoroughly emptying both breasts to prevent engorgement.
  2. not breastfeeding the infant at night.
  3. alternating breasts every 2 minutes during each feeding.
  4. feeding the infant from only one breast during each feeding.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Radiation is typically used following surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells that could reoccur or metastasize.
2. Radiation is typically used following surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells that could reoccur or metastasize.
3. Radiation is typically used following surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells that could reoccur or metastasize.
4. Radiation is typically used following surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells that could reoccur or metastasize.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Thorough emptying of breasts keeps milk from lying in the ducts and providing a medium for growth of organisms, which are usually spread from the infant's nose and throat.
2. Not breastfeeding during the night will encourage the development of mastitis.
3. Alternating feedings every 2 minutes will not help drain the breasts.
4. Using one breast for feeding will not help drain the breasts.