A Client States, "I Get So Sick to My Stomach

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client states, "I get so sick to my stomach after chemotherapy. Why can't they just put it directly into my tumor?" Which nursing response is indicated?

• A) "There is no technology available to directly place chemotherapy in a tumor."
• B) "These are such strong medications that they would eat up your tissues."
• C) "That type of therapy does exist, but it does not work for your particular type of cancer."
• D) "I know you get sick, but the nausea and vomiting is not severe and passes quickly."

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Definitions:

Bulbourethral Gland

A gland in males that secretes a lubricating mucus fluid into the urethra during sexual arousal.

Vestibular Gland

Glands located near the vaginal opening responsible for secreting fluid that lubricates the vagina.

Clitoris

Located anterior to the urethral opening in females. It contains erectile tissue and is rich in sensory nerves.

Spermatogenic Cells

The cells that give rise to sperm cells.