A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Cancer of the Gallbladder

question 29

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with cancer of the gallbladder. Which statement by the client would lead the nurse to feel concern for this client's coping?

• A) "After my chemotherapy is over, I think I will retire and do a lot of traveling.
• B) "I'm going to see a lawyer and update my will and advance directives."
• C) "It's hard deciding if I should have chemo or radiation because both have bad results."
• D) "My doctors say there is no agreement on the best treatment."

Identify and characterize different types of loans, including amortized, balloon, and pure discount loans.

Calculate and interpret the effective annual rate (EAR) from an annual percentage rate (APR).

Distinguish between stated, compound, periodic, and effective annual interest rates.

Describe the characteristics and valuation of annuities and perpetuities.

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Definitions:

Subjective Benefit

The personal value or advantage gained by an individual from a product or service, which varies from person to person.

Course of Action

A plan or strategy intended to accomplish a specific goal or resolve a problem.

Opportunity Cost

The act of abandoning potential benefits available in other choices upon selecting a specific alternative.

Room and Board

Refers to the combined cost of housing and food for students at a university or boarding school.