A Patient Whose Cancer Has Been Staged at T4 N2

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient whose cancer has been staged at T4 N2 M1 has been assigned for care.What is the best interpretation of this staging information in planning care for this patient?

• A) The primary tumor has shrunk, although some lymph nodes remain involved.Teach the patient that this is good news.
• B) The primary tumor has now responded to a combination of chemotherapy and radiation.The patient should now receive much less analgesic medication.
• C) The primary tumor is quite large and has extended to lymph glands and distant areas.Gentle touch and therapeutic listening will be especially helpful.
• D) After the series of radiation treatments, the distant metastases are still present.Prepare the patient to accept only the cure of the primary tumor.

Identify the types of information collected during patient screening, including medications, family health history, and chief complaints.

Recognize the importance of non-verbal communication and establishing a non-threatening atmosphere during screening.

Understand the various types of screenings (phone, in-person, emergent, triage) and their specific roles in patient care.

Accurately match medical terms with their definitions, emphasizing key components of patient screening and history taking.

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Definitions:

Prolactin

Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production by mammary glands.

Milk Production

The biological process in the mammary glands of female mammals to produce milk to feed their young.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

Morphogenesis

The biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape, a fundamental aspect of developmental biology.