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.
Question 2
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