A 35-year-old female patient is diagnosed with malignant melanoma. The nurse considers which information when planning care for this patient?
1. Prognosis is uncertain.
2. Prognosis is poor due to the patient's age.
3. The patient will likely be cured with surgery.
4. The patient will need chemotherapy and radiation.
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Rationale 1: The prognosis for survival for people diagnosed with malignant melanoma is determined by tumor stage.
Rationale 2: There is not enough information to determine prognosis.
Rationale 3: There is not enough information to predict that the patient will be completely cured with surgery.
Rationale 4: There is not enough information to predict that the patient will need chemotherapy and radiation.
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