The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with cancer. Which diagnostic tests may be helpful to assist with treatment options?
Select all that apply.
A) Tumor markers
B) Urinalysis
C) Physical assessment
D) MRI
E) Stool analysis
Answer: A, B, D
Many diagnostic tests are helpful in determining treatment for cancer. An MRI, urinalysis, and tumor markers are all diagnostic tests that may be used to determine treatment for cancer. A stool analysis is not a diagnostic test listed to determine treatment for cancer. A physical assessment may be useful to determine how a client is responding to treatment, but it is not considered a diagnostic test.
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