A Client with Bladder Cancer Is Scheduled to Have Intravesical

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client with bladder cancer is scheduled to have intravesical chemotherapy.Which statement made by the client indicates correct understanding of this therapy?

• A) "My hair will start growing back in 3 to 6 weeks after chemotherapy is over."
• B) "My white blood cell count will drop and I will be at increased risk for infection."
• C) "This type of chemotherapy is used when no distant metastases are present."
• D) "Chemotherapy only controls cancer, so I will also need radiation."

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Definitions:

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to chemical signals, such as hormones or neurotransmitters.

Mechanism

A system or structure that performs a specific function or process, often referring to the mechanical or biochemical processes in scientific contexts.

Longitudinal

Pertaining to the length; running along the long axis of a body or structure.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, responsible for transporting food and liquids.