The Nurse Is Teaching a Client with a Spinal Cord

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a client with a spinal cord tumor about the treatment plan.Which statements indicate that the client correctly understands the teaching?

• A) "Because my symptoms occurred so quickly, I am likely to be cured quickly by surgery."
• B) "Radiation therapy can shrink the tumor but radiation can cause more problems, too."
• C) "I am glad you are here to turn me. Lying in one position for a long time makes my pain worse, even if turning is uncomfortable."
• D) "I have put my affairs in order and purchased a burial plot because this type of cancer is almost always fatal."
• E) "My family is making some changes at home for me, including moving my bedroom downstairs."

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic intervention involving psychological methods, typically involving verbal communication, to help individuals understand and overcome their mental health issues or emotional distress.

Drug Treatment

The use of prescription drugs to manage or cure a disease or disorder.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed specifically to treat borderline personality disorder and other conditions, focusing on skills for mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, with difficulties in managing emotions and self-image.