A Lobectomy Is Scheduled for a Patient with Squamous Cell

question 28

Multiple Choice

A lobectomy is scheduled for a patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the lung.The patient tells the nurse,"I would rather have radiation than surgery." What is the most appropriate response?

• A) "Are you afraid that the surgery will be very painful?"
• B) "Tell me what you know about the various treatments available."
• C) "Surgery is the treatment of choice for stage I lung cancer."
• D) "Did you have bad experiences with previous surgeries?"

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A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly in the field of cognitive development.

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