The nurse is caring for a 46-year-old patient recently diagnosed with squamous cell lung cancer. The nurse is aware that the preferred method of treating patients with nonsmall cell tumors is what?
A) Chemotherapy
B) Radiation
C) Surgical resection
D) Bronchoscopic opening of the airway
Ans: C
Feedback: Surgical resection is the preferred method of treating patients with localized nonsmall cell tumors with no evidence of metastatic spread and adequate cardiopulmonary function. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect.
You might also like to view...
Turner syndrome is suspected in an adolescent girl with short stature. What causes this?
a. Absence of one of the X chromosomes b. Presence of an incomplete Y chromosome c. Precocious puberty in an otherwise healthy child d. Excess production of both androgens and estrogens
When monitoring a patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), the nurse notes that which drug is most likely to cause a severe interaction with the diuretic?
a. Digitalis b. Penicillin c. Potassium supplements d. Aspirin
The nurse is conducting a spiritual assessment for the parents of an infant who is hospitalized. Which assessment question is most appropriate?
1) "Do you identify with any organized religion?" 2) "Do you have concerns regarding your baby's illness?" 3) "Are you agnostic or atheist?" 4) "Is your religion monotheistic or pantheistic?"
A person who takes 11 breaths in ____ seconds has a respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute
(A) 15 seconds (B) 30 seconds (C) 45 seconds (D) 60 seconds