The nurse is caring for a patient who has successfully undergone cancer therapy and will be discharged home soon. The patient is concerned about going home and not knowing what to do
Which information is the most valuable for the nurse to share with the patient?
a. The nurse will develop a plan of care that will tell exactly what needs to be done.
b. If any issues arise, call the health care provider and follow the instructions.
c. Proper cancer treatment has been provided, and nothing else is required.
d. There is a team that will provide support and care that may be needed.
ANS: D
When a survivor is released from an oncologist, the internist and other health care providers provide and coordinate care based on knowledge of prior cancer history and treatment. To meet the health care needs of cancer survivors, it is essential for a "survivorship care plan" to be written by the principal provider (not the nurse) who coordinates the patient's oncology treatment. Depending upon the issue, there may be several health care providers who may be a better choice. Proper cancer treatment will include a follow-up plan or "survivorship care plan." The nurse will still advise the patient to call the health care provider if there are issues and to follow the instructions given, but acknowledging the team approach that is used and available support is most valuable to the patient at the time of discharge.
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