An adolescent client with terminal cancer tells the nurse that she does not want any more treatment, even though her parents are planning for her to participate in a study trial that involves aggressive chemotherapy.
Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Tell the client that the decision is her parents' and she has to participate in the study.
B) Tell her that, at 16, she can make her own decisions no matter what her parents want.
C) Request that the parents and daughter meet together with the healthcare team to discuss options and the implications of various choices.
D) Tell her not to worry, that she knows her parents want the best for her.
Question 2
While receiving discharge teaching, an adult client recovering from a prostatectomy is distressed to learn that episodes of incontinence may occur. Which should the nurse teach the client to help minimize incontinence?
A) Proper administration of incontinence medication
B) Steps to change the Foley catheter bag every day
C) Fluid restriction
D) Kegel exercises
Ovarian Cancer
Breast with cancer and cysts.
To reduce stress on your client’s neck when the head is turned, put a towel under the shoulder and ...
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Inspection of client