A client diagnosed with cancer makes the following statement to the nurse: ""I guess I will tell my health care provider to forego the chemotherapy. I do not want to be throwing up all the time. I would rather die."" Which of the following facts supports the use of chemotherapy for this client?

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Shea Best

Biology

2 July, 07:58

A client diagnosed with cancer makes the following statement to the nurse: ""I guess I will tell my health care provider to forego the chemotherapy. I do not want to be throwing up all the time. I would rather die."" Which of the following facts supports the use of chemotherapy for this client?

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Trystan Burns · Answer 1

The question is incomplete as it lacks the multiple options. The options are as follows:

a) Chemotherapy treatment can be adjusted to optimize effects while limiting adverse effects.

b) Nausea and vomiting are only a factor for the first 24 hours after treatment.

c) Most clients believe the discomfort is well worth the cure for cancer.

d) Clinical trials are opening up new cancer treatments all the time.

Answer:

Chemotherapy treatment can be adjusted to optimize effects while limiting adverse effects.

Explanation:

The chemotherapy is used for the cancer patients in which the different drugs are used to treat cancer. The use of chemotherapy depends on the cancer stage of the individual.

The chemotherapy has different side effects like loss of hair, individual can become anemic temporarily and mood swings. The treatment can be changed or adjust depending upon its effect on the patient and the patient response against the chemotherapy. If the side effects of chemotherapy are more prominent then the treatment can be adjusted to reduce its adverse effect.

Thus, the correct answer is option (a).

Elaine Serrano · Answer 2

The provided question has no facts are given as options, however the proper options are as follows:

a) Chemotherapy treatment can be adjusted to optimize effects while limiting adverse effects.

b) Nausea and vomiting are only a factor for the first 24 hours after treatment.

c) Most clients believe the discomfort is well worth the cure for cancer.

d) Clinical trials are opening up new cancer treatments all the time.

Answer:

The correct answer is option A.

Explanation:

Chemotherapy is a treatment that is used to treat cancer that involves the use of high power chemicals that can be one or more anti-tumor drugs, it can be curative or just to lower the symptoms of cancer in an individual.

This therapy comes with various side effects as it is based on the high power chemicals. Such side effects involve loss of appetite, loss of hair, vomiting, nausea and many others.

To limiting these adverse effects chemotherapy can be adjusted to optimize effects.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.