When Caring for a Patient with Lung Cancer in a Home

question 4

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with lung cancer in a home hospice program, it is important for the nurse to

• A) accomplish a thorough head-to-toe assessment at least weekly.
• B) educate the patient about the purpose of chemotherapy and radiation.
• C) complete a detailed intake assessment, including cancer risk factors.
• D) encourage the patient to discuss past life events and their meaning.

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