A Client Has Known Lung Cancer and Has Been Admitted

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client has known lung cancer and has been admitted for abdominal pain and jaundice.A computed tomography (CT) scan reveals tumors in the client's liver.The client is distraught and says,"So now I have liver cancer too?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Yes, liver cancer is common in people who already have lung cancer."
• B) "Yes, your chemotherapy left you vulnerable to a virus that causes liver cancer."
• C) "No, the tumors are actually from your lung cancer, which has metastasized."
• D) "No, having tumors in two different organs is rare; you probably have hepatitis."

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Definitions:

Diuretic

A medication or substance that promotes the production of urine, used to manage fluid balance and treat conditions like hypertension.

Hypertension

An abnormally high blood pressure: more than 140 mm Hg systolic or 90 mm Hg diastolic.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for reabsorbing water, sodium, and other substances from the filtered fluid.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate various physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.