A patient has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. After the physician discusses treatment options and leaves the room, the patient asks the nurse how the treatment is decided upon. 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:
Treatment of lung cancer 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 solely on the patient's age or the patient's preference between the different treatment modes. The decision about treatment does not primarily depend on a discussion between the patient and the physician of which treatment is best, though this discussion will take place.
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