A Patient with a Large Stomach Tumor That Is Attached

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient with a large stomach tumor that is attached to the liver is scheduled to have a debulking procedure. The nurse explains that the expected outcome of this surgery is

• A) control of the tumor growth by removal of malignant tissue.
• B) promotion of better nutrition by relieving the pressure in the stomach.
• C) relief of pain by cutting sensory nerves in the stomach.
• D) reduction of the tumor burden to enhance adjuvant therapy.

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