Asked by Sheree Aulerio on Jul 09, 2024
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The patient has lung cancer and voices concerns about cancer treatments affecting sexuality. What is the nurse's best reply?
A) "That is something to ask the health care provider."
B) "Chemotherapy will work in the lungs and should have no effect on sexuality."
C) "How cancer treatment affects sexuality depends on how active you are and your age."
D) "Sexual changes are common with cancer therapy. Let me get someone who can answer your questions."
Cancer Treatments
Medical strategies used to fight cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy, among others.
Sexuality
“A function of the total personality … concerned with the biological, psychological, sociological, spiritual and culture variables of life …” (Sex Information and Education Council of the United States, 1980).
Chemotherapy
A type of cancer treatment using drugs to destroy or slow the growth of cancer cells.
- Communicate effectively with patients about concerns and effects of cancer treatments.
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Learning Objectives
- Communicate effectively with patients about concerns and effects of cancer treatments.
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