When It Is Time for a Patient's Third Round of Chemotherapy

question 11

Multiple Choice

When it is time for a patient's third round of chemotherapy for colon cancer,the patient's white blood cell count is low and the treatment is delayed.The patient is upset at this delay.What is your best response?

• A) "This extra time will give your hair a chance to grow back in."
• B) "This is for the best.You are too weak to receive chemotherapy now."
• C) "I will call the physician and request a prescription for something to calm your nerves."
• D) "Try not to worry.Your counts will probably be high enough next week and the chemotherapy will work just as well then."

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