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.

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