A Client Is Diagnosed with Metastatic Prostate Cancer

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.The client asks the nurse the purpose of his treatment with the luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonist leuprolide (Lupron) and the bisphosphonate pamidronate (Aredia) .Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "The treatment reduces testosterone and prevents bone fractures."
• B) "The medications prevent erectile dysfunction and increase libido."
• C) "There is less gynecomastia and osteoporosis with this drug regimen."
• D) "These medications both inhibit tumor progression by blocking androgens."

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Definitions:

Incentives

Rewards or stimuli that motivate individuals to perform certain actions or behave in specific ways.

Physiological State

The condition of the body at a given time, including aspects such as temperature, heart rate, and hormone levels.

Motivational State

The internal condition that activates and directs behavior towards achieving specific goals, influenced by desires, needs, and ambitions.

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.