An Older Adult Client Expresses Concern About Developing Cancer in the Future

question 3

Multiple Choice

An older adult client expresses concern about developing cancer in the future and asks the nurse advice about cancer prevention.The nurse shares that:

• A)"Eating foods high in protein, such as chicken and fish, promote cell growth and repair, thus minimizing the risk."
• B)"While there are some behaviors that can help minimize your risk, the possibility of developing cancer is usually determined by age 65."
• C)"Most cancers that develop after age 65 generally respond well to cancer treatment modalities."
• D)"Cancers that develop late in life are generally slow growing, so they generally don't contribute to this group's mortality."

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Definitions:

Radiation

Energy emitted in the form of waves or particles, used in a variety of applications including medical imaging and cancer treatment.

Irradiation

Exposure to radiation, often for the purpose of medical treatment or food preservation.

Radiograph

An image created using radiation, typically X-rays, to visualize the internal structure of an object or body.

Radiopaque

Having the property of absorbing X-rays, and therefore visible on an X-ray image.