The Client Has Recently Been Diagnosed with Cancer

question 9

Multiple Choice

The client has recently been diagnosed with cancer.The nurse develops a plan to teach the client about the most effective treatments for cancer.What treatment options will the nurse include in this teaching? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)Surgery
• B)Chemotherapy
• C)Nutrition therapy
• D)Alternative medicine
• E)Radiation therapy

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Definitions:

Oocytes

Female reproductive cells, or eggs, which are produced in the ovaries and, when fertilized by sperm, can develop into an embryo.

Menopause

The period in a woman's life, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55, when menstrual cycles permanently cease.

Viable

Capable of working successfully or living independently, often used in the context of fetuses being able to survive outside the womb or ideas that can be practically implemented.

Ovarian Cycle

The more-or-less monthly process during which oocytes are produced.