A 52-year-old mother of three has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. The physician discusses treatment options and makes recommendations to this patient
After the physician leaves the room, the patient asks the nurse how the treatment is decided on. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "The type of treatment depends on the patient's age and health status."
B) "The type of treatment depends on what the patient wants when given the options."
C) "The type of treatment depends on the cell type of the cancer, the stage of the cancer, and the patient's health status."
D) "The type of treatment depends on the discussion between the patient and the physician of which treatment is best."
Ans: C
Feedback: The objective of management is to provide a cure, if possible. Treatment depends on the cell type, the stage of the disease, and the patient's physiologic status (particularly cardiac and pulmonary status). Treatment does not depend, per se, on the patient's age or the patient's preference between the different treatment modes. The decision about treatment does not depend on a discussion between the patient and the physician of which treatment is best.
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