A Patient with a Brain Tumor Is Scheduled for a Chest

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with a brain tumor is scheduled for a chest x-ray and says "I don't understand why I'm having a chest x-ray when my problem is in my head!" What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

• A) "The physician may be trying to determine if this is a metastatic brain tumor, as the most common source of these tumors is cancer of the lung."
• B) "This is just a precautionary measure. The physician often prescribes chest x-rays."
• C) "Don't get so upset about this! It's routine. The doctor will talk to you later."
• D) "The escort is here to take you to radiology, so we'll discuss this when you return."

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