The nurse is working at an oncologist's office specializing in breast cancer. The nurse cares for individuals of varied ages, backgrounds, and stages of breast cancer
Which criteria are considered a priority when determining adjunct treatment in addition to surgery? Select all that apply. A) Stage of tumor
B) Cosmetic consequence
C) Presence of metastasis
D) Age
E) Gender
F) Sensitivity to estrogen
A, C, D, F
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When working in an oncologists' office, the nurse is correct to identify that the stage of tumor and presence of metastasis help to guide treatment. Other factors include age of client and sensitivity to estrogen. Cosmetic consequence is not considered a priority when considering lifesaving treatment options. Many times, reconstruction is a possibility. Gender is not a consideration because treatment options are very similar.
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