A client has been diagnosed with early esophageal cancer. The nurse plans care by implementing measures designed to address which priority concern?
a. Nutritional support
b. Pulmonary toileting
c. Fluid and electrolyte balance
d. Educational needs
A
The major concern for a client with esophageal cancer is weight loss secondary to dysphasia. Therefore, nutritional support is required, with intake monitored and weight maintained. The other concerns are important, but they are not the priority.
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Which is included in the Jewish Torah?
1) New Testament 2) Old Testament 3) New and Old Testaments 4) Book of Common Prayer