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pane00

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The nurse is preparing an educational program on risk factors for the development of prostate cancer. Which information will the nurse include as being the greatest risk factor for developing prostate cancer?
 
  A) The client's age
  B) A family history
  C) A history of a vasectomy
  D) A diet high in fat

Question 2

The wife of a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tells the nurse that she wishes her husband were eligible for hospice care but she thinks that hospice is only available for cancer patients.
 
  She is also concerned that, even if he were eligible for hospice care, they couldn't afford it, they'd have medical personnel constantly underfoot, and her husband would have to switch healthcare providers. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate?
  Select all that apply.
  A) Inform her that a diagnosis of cancer is not required for hospice care.
  B) Inform her that hospice care is very expensive.
  C) Tell her that, even if her husband receives hospice care, he can remain under the care of his current physician.
  D) Tell her that, even though her husband has end-stage COPD, he is not eligible for hospice care.
  E) Inform her that all hospice programs provide 24/7 care.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

The greatest risk for developing prostate cancer is age. Prostate cancer affects one out of every eight men over the age of 60. Genetics, vasectomy, and a diet high in fat are also risk factors.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, C

In addition to clients who are diagnosed with cancer, a variety of clients qualify for hospice care. Hospice reinforces the client-primary physician relationship by advocating office or home visits. Hospice care is often less expensive than conventional care in the last 6 months of life. Hospice teams visit clients intermittently, although they are available 24/7 for support and care.



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