A Client with Prostate Cancer Is Being Discharged from the Hospital

question 45

Multiple Choice

A client with prostate cancer is being discharged from the hospital. Which educational topic is inappropriate for this client?

• A)Provide information on doses of complementary herbs.
• B)Teach the client and his family methods of pain control.
• C)Stress the importance of keeping client appointments with healthcare providers.
• D)Provide the client and the client's family information on support groups.

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