Author Question: In preparing a client for radiation therapy, the nurse explains that ______ of clients undergo ... (Read 96 times)

cagreen833 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

In preparing a client for radiation therapy, the nurse explains that ______ of clients undergo radiation as part of their cancer treatment.

Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

A client is receiving chemotherapy in the treatment of breast cancer. The nurse explains that although chemotherapy has several goals, it does not attempt to:

1. control the cancer.
2. provide palliation.
3. cure the cancer.
4. prevent transmission of the cancer.

fur · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: Approximately 50 of clients with cancer receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment.
Global Rationale: Approximately 50 of clients with cancer receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Control is a goal of chemotherapy.
Rationale 2: Palliation is a goal of chemotherapy.
Rationale 3: Cure is a goal of chemotherapy.
Rationale 4: Transmission prevention is not a goal of chemotherapy.
Global Rationale: The three primary goals of chemotherapy are cure, control, and palliation. Transmission prevention is not a goal.