The nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for cancer
The patient says that he can't wait until the therapy is done so that he can feel stronger, and asks the nurse about the value of cancer screening when his course of therapy is over. The nurse should inform the patient that cancer screening a. Should be done on an ongoing schedule.
b. Probably will not be needed because the patient has been cured.
c. Usually is not done even if recommended by the health care provider.
d. Is not something that the health care provider should recommend.
B
Because survivors are at increased risk for developing a second cancer and/or chronic illness, it is important to educate them about lifestyle behaviors and the importance of participating in ongoing cancer screening and early detection practices. Lifelong cancer screening provides the opportunity to identify new cancers in early stages. When health care providers recommend follow-up screening in cancer survivors, the likelihood that the person will actually undergo the screening test is increased.
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Which ethical principle might be difficult for the community/public health nurse to implement?
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