A patient with metastatic breast cancer has been prescribed Cannabis for medical use. Which patient statement indicates that more teaching is required?
A) "Cannabis will help reduce my nausea."
B) "Cannabis promotes weight loss."
C) "Cannabis will reduce my pain."
D) "Cannabis will relieve inflammation."
B) "Cannabis promotes weight loss."
Explanation: A) Medically, Cannabis is used to increase appetite and decrease nausea, to lessen the severity of seizures, and to reduce pain and inflammation.
B) Medically, Cannabis is used to increase appetite and decrease nausea, to lessen the severity of seizures, and to reduce pain and inflammation.
C) Medically, Cannabis is used to increase appetite and decrease nausea, to lessen the severity of seizures, and to reduce pain and inflammation.
D) Medically, Cannabis is used to increase appetite and decrease nausea, to lessen the severity of seizures, and to reduce pain and inflammation
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