The client receives several chemotherapeutic agents as treatments for cancer. The client asks the nurse why he needs so many drugs. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Using multiple drugs means a shorter treatment time."
2. "Using multiple drugs decreases the incidence of side effects."
3. "Using multiple drugs will help kill more of the cancer."
4. "Using multiple drugs is more cost-effective in treating cancer."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Using multiple drugs does not shorten the time required for treatment.
Rationale 2: Using multiple drugs does not decrease the incidence of side effects.
Rationale 3: Using multiple drugs is the goal of combination treatment because more of the cancer cells will be killed with this approach.
Rationale 4: Using multiple drugs is not more cost-effective.
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