A Client with a Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer Has Been

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer has been presented with her treatment options, but wishes to defer any decisions to her uncle, who acts in the role of a family patriarch within the client's culture. By which of the following is the client's right to self-determination best protected?

• A) Respecting the client's desire to have the uncle make choices on her behalf
• B) Revisiting the decision when the uncle is not present at the bedside
• C) Teaching the client about her right to autonomy
• D) Holding a family meeting and encouraging the client to speak on her own behalf

Recognize the effects of nicotine consumption on physiological functions like blood pressure and anxiety.

Evaluate the efficacy and risks of alternative nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes, in reducing cancer risk.

Understand the social and psychological effects of alcohol consumption, including its impact on self-awareness and behavior.

Describe the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking and the challenges of overcoming addiction.

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Definitions:

Checking Compulsion

A form of obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by the need to check things repeatedly, such as locks or appliances, driven by fear and anxiety.

Counting Compulsion

An obsessive-compulsive behavior that involves an uncontrollable urge to count objects or actions.

Cleaning Compulsion

An obsessive need to clean or organize, often as a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, where the action is driven by an attempt to reduce distress or anxiety.

Cognitive-Behavioral Theorist

A professional specializing in the study and application of cognitive-behavioral therapy, emphasizing the role of thinking and behavior in the development and treatment of psychological disorders.