A Client with Colorectal Cancer Has No Metastasis in Regional

question 75

Multiple Choice

A client with colorectal cancer has no metastasis in regional lymph nodes. What can the nurse conclude from this about metastasis of this cancer?

• A)The distal lymph nodes and other major organs will also not have metastasis.
• B)The tumor has instead metastasized to distal lymph nodes.
• C)The nurse cannot conclude anything about metastasis to other areas of the body.
• D)The tumor has instead metastasized through the circulatory system to other major organs.

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Definitions:

Psychotic Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which can include symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Withdrawn

A state or condition in which a person pulls back from social interactions and activities, often due to depression or anxiety.

Resistance

Occurring when a patient becomes reluctant to talk about a certain topic by either changing the subject or becoming silent.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud that focuses on exploring unconscious conflicts and desires, primarily through patient-therapist dialogue.