A nurse is preparing a client for surgical resection of esophageal cancer to be followed by chemotherapy and radiation. The nurse plans teaching carefully for this client because
a. the client's educational needs are so extensive.
b. many esophageal cancer clients feel they do not receive adequate information.
c. postoperative recovery and rehabilitation take commitment from the client.
d. successful treatment for esophageal cancer takes multiple procedures.
B
Clients often report a diminished quality of life after treatment for esophageal cancer. They also report not receiving enough information to make informed decisions about their treatment choices, and some say that they would have refused treatment if they knew what the recovery period would entail.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is preparing to examine a client who is complaining of right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply
1. "It is a little cool in our examination room; may I turn up the thermostat?" 2. "I've been told you are experiencing some pain in the lower right area of your abdomen. I will examine that area first." 3. "I am going to stand on your left side so I can feel your liver better." 4. "I'm going to place this drape over you so you don't feel too exposed during this examination." 5. "I am going to place this pillow behind your head and this pillow under your knees."
A 62-year-old male collapsed while unloading a truck of heavy sacks of feed for his cattle. When he arrived in the emergency department, blood gases reveal a slightly acidic blood sample. The nurse caring for this patient is not surprise with this result
A) The skeletal muscles are producing large amounts of lactic acid and release it into the bloodstream during heavy work/exercise.
B) During exercise, catabolism will break down stored nutrients and body tissues to produce energy.
C) Large amounts of free energy are released when ATP is hydrolyzed and then converted into adenosine diphosphate.
D) Within the mitochondria, energy from reduction of oxygen is used for phosphorylation of ADP to ATP.
A woman returns to an abusive relationship despite being referred to a shelter by the community/public health nurse. Which of the following explains why the client would not accept this referral? (Select all that apply.)
a. If she attempts to leave, the man's reprisals may be even worse. b. She may lack money, skill, or employment opportunities. c. She secretly enjoys being dominated, like many victims of abuse. d. She believes marriage is forever and divorce demonstrates failure. e. If she moves to a shelter, she will not be safe there. f. She enjoys having a strong man be responsible for her life.
A client recently prescribed an adrenergic drug states to the nurse, "I am so nervous and I cannot sleep." Based on the client's statement, which questions should the nurse ask?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "How much coffee do you drink?" B. "Have you recently increased your intake of dairy products?" C. "Do you eat chocolate?" D. "When was the last time you ate pickled foods or aged cheese?" E. "How much wine or other alcoholic beverages do you drink?"