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notis · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following symptoms would the nurse recognize as being typical of the acute cancer survival phase?

a. Fear and anxiety
b. Pain and physical limitations
c. Fatigue and hair loss
d. Fear of recurrence

Question 2

The patient asks the nurse about different herbal therapies that may stimulate the immune system. Based on the patient's request, the nurse provides information about which of the following herbal therapies?

a. Echinacea
b. Ginger
c. Black cohosh
d. Chamomile

Bsand8 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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The acute survival phase starts with the diagnosis of cancer. Diagnostic and therapeutic efforts dominate. Fear and anxiety are constant elements of this phase.
Pain and physical limitations are associated symptoms of the extended survival period.
The extended survival period is the period during which a client has ended the basic, rigorous course of treatment and is going through a phase of watchful waiting. This is usually a period of physical limitations. Fatigue and hair loss are part of the symptoms of this phase.
Fear of recurrence is a symptom associated with the extended survival period.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Echinacea is used to stimulate the immune system to prevent and treat upper respiratory infection and colds.
B Ginger is known for its effect as an antiemetic.
C Black cohosh is believed to be effective for premenstrual syndrome and also menopausal hot flashes.
D Chamomile is believed to have an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antidiarrheal effect.