During a Treatment Meeting on an Oncology Unit,the Nurse Learns

question 51

Multiple Choice

During a treatment meeting on an oncology unit,the nurse learns that a client is scheduled for chemotherapy before and after surgery.What are the purposes for this client to receive chemotherapy at these specific times? Select all that apply.

• A) Eradicate all cancer cells.
• B) Shrink the tumor.
• C) Kill remaining cancer cells.
• D) Allow the immune system to kill cancer cells.
• E) Improve wound healing.

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