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jc611

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A 78-year-old man is diagnosed with Stage D bladder cancer and asks the provider what that means. Which is the best response?
 
  a. There is no such thing as Stage D cancer.
  b. You have cancer that has spread to the surrounding tissue.
  c. Your cancer has spread to other organs.
  d. Your cancer can be cured by removing your bladder.

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Which of the following statements is true concerning the management of the client with a herniated disc?
 
  a. Muscle relaxants and narcotics can be used to control moderate pain but should be discontinued after 3 weeks of use.
  b. An epidural injection is helpful in reducing leg pain that has persisted for at least 3 weeks after the herniation occurred.
  c. Intolerable pain for more than a 3-month period is an indication for surgical intervention.
  d. All of the above


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lorealeza77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


jc611

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

essyface1

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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