A 74-Year-Old Patient Preparing to Undergo a Colon Resection for Cancer

question 24

Multiple Choice

A 74-year-old 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.

Understand the mechanism and effectiveness of treatments for mood disorders and ADHD.

Grasp the ethical, practical, and effectiveness considerations in the use of electroconvulsive therapy and antipsychotic medications.

Compare first and second-generation antipsychotics in terms of side effects and costs.

Evaluate the risk of adverse outcomes with different antidepressants in older adults.

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Reaction

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