The client asks the nurse what the possible treatments for cancer are. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Diet
2. Radiation
3. Chemotherapy
4. Surgery
5. Exercise
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Diet and exercise are incorrect because they can help prevent certain types of cancer but do not treat cancer.
Rationale 2: Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are possible treatments for cancer.
Rationale 3: Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are possible treatments for cancer.
Rationale 4: Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are possible treatments for cancer.
Rationale 5: Diet and exercise are incorrect because they can help prevent certain types of cancer but do not treat cancer.
Global Rationale: Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are possible treatments for cancer. Diet and exercise are incorrect because they can help prevent certain types of cancer but do not treat cancer.
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