A client diagnosed with primary bone sarcoma of the leg is scheduled for tumor removal. The client expresses fear of loss of function. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "It is normal to feel this way."
b. "Physical therapy will assist you to regain function."
c. "This surgery is better than an amputa-tion."
d. "This surgery is necessary to save your life."
A
The client with bone cancer is expected to adjust to actual or impending loss with help. An ex-pected outcome of nursing care includes the ability of the client to verbalize the reality of the loss and seek social support. The other responses do not reflect therapeutic communication tech-niques.
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A) Low calorie, high carbohydrate B) High calorie, high carbohydrate C) Low calorie, high protein D) High calorie, high protein
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a. Meet with all family members simultaneously b. Confirm that the family health insurance covers all family members c. Establish a trusting relationship with the family as a group d. Complete a thorough history and physical examination of each family member