Asked by Franklin Klinger on Sep 26, 2024
The nurse is caring for a patient who has successfully undergone cancer therapy and will be discharged home soon. The patient is concerned about going home and not knowing what to do. Which information is the most valuable for the nurse to share with the patient?
A) The nurse will develop a plan of care that will tell exactly what needs to be done.
B) If any issues arise, call the health care provider and follow the instructions.
C) Proper cancer treatment has been provided, and nothing else is required.
D) There is a team that will provide support and care that may be needed.
Plan of Care
A detailed and personalized plan developed by healthcare providers outlining the treatments and interventions for a patient's specific health needs and goals.
Health Care Provider
A professional or organization that delivers medical or therapeutic services to patients, including doctors, nurses, and clinics.
Cancer Treatment
Medical interventions aimed at eliminating, controlling, or reducing the effects of cancer in the body.
- Devise strategies to address the requirements for care of cancer survivors, acknowledging the absence of established survivorship care plans.
- Integrate support for mental well-being into the treatment strategy for those surviving cancer who are facing anxiety and depression.
Learning Objectives
- Devise strategies to address the requirements for care of cancer survivors, acknowledging the absence of established survivorship care plans.
- Integrate support for mental well-being into the treatment strategy for those surviving cancer who are facing anxiety and depression.
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