A cancer client makes the following statement to the nurse: "I guess I will tell my doctor to forego the chemotherapy. I do not want to be throwing up all the time. I would rather die
" Which of the following facts supports the use of chemotherapy for this client? A) Nausea and vomiting are only a factor for the first 24 hours after treatment.
B) Most clients believe the discomfort is well worth the cure for cancer.
C) Chemotherapy treatment can be adjusted to optimize effects while limiting adverse effects.
D) Clinical trials are opening up new cancer treatments all the time.
C
Feedback:
Chemotherapy is not one drug for all clients. The therapy can be specifically designed to optimize effects while limiting adverse effects with supplemental antiemetics to control the nausea and vomiting. It is true that nausea and vomiting are most prevalent in the first 24 hours after each chemotherapy treatment but does not eliminate the fears expressed by this client. No one can state the worth of any treatment, and a cure is never promised. Clinical trials open up new options for treatment, but the process is lengthy and is not a certainty for a client in need of immediate treatment.
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