A Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with Stage 2 Prostate

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been diagnosed with stage 2 prostate cancer chooses the option of active surveillance. The nurse will plan to

• A)vaccinate the patient with sipuleucel-T (Provenge).
• B)provide the patient with information about cryotherapy.
• C)teach the patient about placement of intraurethral stents.
• D)schedule the patient for annual prostate-specific antigen testing.

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Definitions:

Fibrinogen

A blood plasma protein that's converted into fibrin by thrombin in the blood clotting process, essential for wound healing.

Fibrin

A protein that plays a crucial role in blood clotting, forming a fibrous mesh that impedes the flow of blood.

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally rapid heart rate.

Systemic Circuit

The part of the cardiovascular system that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body, and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.