Asked by Eduardo Rosales on Apr 25, 2024

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A nurse is providing follow-up care for cancer survivors. Which condition should the nurse most\bold{most}most monitor for in these patients?

A) Cancer
B) Infection
C) Weight gain
D) Low blood pressure

Cancer Survivors

Individuals who continue to live after being diagnosed with cancer, regardless of their current treatment status or stage of cancer.

Follow-Up Care

Ongoing health care provided to a patient after initial treatment, aimed at monitoring recovery, identifying recurrence of illness, or managing chronic conditions.

Low Blood Pressure

A condition where blood pressure falls below the normal range, potentially causing symptoms like dizziness, fainting, or in extreme cases, shock.

  • Identify and monitor for common conditions in cancer survivors.
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Yurui Huang6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Cancer survivors are at increased risk for cancer (either a recurrence of the cancer for which they were treated or a second cancer). The increased risk for developing a second cancer is the result of cancer treatment, genetic factors or other susceptibility, or an interaction between treatment and susceptibility. Infection, weight gain, and low blood pressure are not common conditions for cancer survivors.