A Patient Preparing to Undergo a Colon Resection for Cancer

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient preparing to undergo a colon resection for cancer of the colon asks about the elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test result. The nurse explains that the test is used to

• A)identify any metastasis of the cancer.
• B)monitor the tumor status after surgery.
• C)confirm the diagnosis of a specific type of cancer.
• D)determine the need for postoperative chemotherapy.

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