A Newly Diagnosed Patient with Non Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

question 32

Multiple Choice

A newly diagnosed patient with non small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is anxious about having to take chemotherapy.The intervention by the nurse that would be helpful is to:

• A) Support the patient in preparation for surgery.
• B) Educate the patient regarding the high survival rate with this type of carcinoma.
• C) Assure the patient that chemotherapy and radiation can be used in this sort of cancer.
• D) Refer the patient to the American Cancer Society for postdischarge follow-up.

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