The nurse is caring for a client recently discovered to have grade 2 colon cancer. Which statement by the client is consistent with the client's continuum of care?
A) "I am in the middle of cancer treatment."
B) "I am due for a survivorship follow up visit."
C) "I have just completed chemoradiation therapy."
D) "I am still discussing my diagnosis with my providers."
D) "I am still discussing my diagnosis with my providers."
Explanation: A) Grading of differentiation is important to determine prior to cancer treatment.
B) Grading of differentiation is important to determine prior to cancer treatment.
C) Grading of differentiation is important to determine prior to cancer treatment.
D) Cancer grade involves a histological analysis of cancer cells and, in the continuum of care, typically occurs while diagnosis discussions are taking place. Grading of differentiation is important to determine prior to cancer treatment.
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