A Client Has Esophageal Cancer

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client has esophageal cancer.Which intervention by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Maintaining nutritional intake
• B) Allowing grieving
• C) Preventing aspiration
• D) Managing pain relief

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Definitions:

Quarterly

Occurring or done every three months.

Compounded

A method of calculating interest where previously earned interest is added to the principal amount, and then future interest is calculated on the new total.

Quarterly

Occurring every three months or four times a year.

Annuity

An investment vehicle that provides a consistent series of disbursements to a person, often employed in retirement planning.