A 76-Year-Old Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with Stage 2

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 76-year-old 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:

Delegating

The process of assigning responsibility and authority to someone else while retaining accountability for the outcome.

Group Development

The process through which a team progresses through various stages of cohesion, role establishment, and norm development to achieve effective collaboration and goal fulfillment.

Orientation

The process of introducing new employees to their job, the organization, its culture, and their coworkers to ensure they start off effectively.

Individual Differences

Variations among people in their qualities, abilities, and characteristics.