A Patient Who Has Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)asks the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who has acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) asks the nurse whether the planned chemotherapy will be worth undergoing. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)"If you do not want to have chemotherapy, other treatment options include stem cell transplantation."
• B)"The side effects of chemotherapy are difficult, but AML frequently goes into remission with chemotherapy."
• C)"The decision about treatment is one that you and the doctor need to make rather than asking what I would do."
• D)"You don't need to make a decision about treatment right now because leukemias in adults tend to progress slowly."

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Definitions:

Attitude

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a constant sense of urgency.

Antagonistic Hostility

Aggressive feelings or actions that are oppositional or unfriendly in nature.

Primary Control

The ability to directly influence and manipulate one's environment or circumstances to achieve one's goals.