A Client Is Scheduled for a Mastectomy

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled for a mastectomy.As she is about to receive the preoperative medication,she tells the nurse that she does not want to have her breast removed but wants a lumpectomy.Which response indicates that the nurse is acting as a client advocate?

• A) Telling the client her surgeon is excellent and knows what is best for her condition
• B) Calling the surgeon to come and explain all treatment options to the client
• C) Holding the client's hand and offering to pray with her for a good outcome
• D) Arranging for a postoperative visit from a cancer survivor

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Definitions:

Opioid Medication

A class of drugs that interact with opioid receptors in the nervous system to relieve pain; includes both prescription pain relievers and illegal drugs like heroin.

Epidural Catheter

A catheter placed in the epidural space of the spine for the delivery of anesthetic during surgeries or for pain management.

Hydrocodone

An opioid medication used for the relief of moderate to severe pain.

Fractured Humerus

A break in the humerus bone, which is located in the upper arm, potentially caused by trauma or pathological conditions.