Survivors of testicular cancer need education in several areas. What should the nurse educate these cancer survivors about? (Mark all that apply.)
A) The importance of going to follow-up appointments
B) Early detection of cancer recurrence
C) Exercise
D) Cardiotoxicity
E) Nutrition
Ans: A, B, D
Feedback: Nurses educate these cancer survivors about the importance of adhering to follow-up appointments for early detection of cancer recurrence (most often occurring within 2 years post treatment), evaluation of late effects of treatment, including secondary cancers, infertility, cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, metabolic syndrome, and alterations in quality of life. Exercise and nutrition are not subjects that would be included in patient education for testicular cancer.
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