The nurse working with pediatric oncology patients educates the patients and families regarding best long-term follow-up practices. Which recommendations does this include? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Continued care by an interdisciplinary team
B.
Height measurements until puberty is reached
C.
Genetic testing prior to having children
D.
Risk-based follow-up appointments
E.
Thyroid screening for 5 years after remission
ANS: A, D
Best-practice recommendations for follow-up include risk-based referrals and continued involvement of an interdisciplinary team of specialists. Height measurements are important for children until their adult height is achieved. Genetic testing is only recommended for certain types of cancer. Thyroid screening is important throughout the lifetime of survivors who were treated with radiotherapy to the neck, spine, or brain.
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