A physician has just finished speaking with a client about his pancreatic cancer. After informing him that the cancer has metastasized to other distant organs and lymph nodes, he explained that future treatment would include which of the following?
a. surgery c. palliative care
b. radiation therapy d. chemotherapy
C
Medical treatment depends on stage of diagnosis. If diagnosed early, treatment may focus on cure of pancreatic cancer. Surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy are the major treatment modalities. If the client's cancer has metastasized to other distant organs, sites, and lymph nodes, treatment is directed at providing support, comfort, and easing symptoms.
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a. Culturally aware b. Culturally sensitive c. Culturally competent d. Culturally adaptive
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In which condition should a nurse take extra care to check for signs of bruising or bleeding?
A) Dehydration B) Hypokalemia C) Hypocalcemia D) Hypomagnesemia