A client's oncologist has just finished explaining the diagnostic workup results to her, and she still has questions. The woman states, 'The physician says I have a slow-growing cancer. Very few cells are dividing. How does she know this?' What is the name of the test that gave the health care provider this information?

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A client's oncologist has just finished explaining the diagnostic workup results to her, and she still has questions. The woman states, 'The physician says I have a slow-growing cancer. Very few cells are dividing. How does she know this?' What is the name of the test that gave the health care provider this information?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Fibrocystic changes in the breast most often appear in women in their 20s and 30s. Although the cause is unknown, an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone may be the cause. The nurse who cares for this client should be aware that treatment modalities are conservative. Which proven modality may offer relief for this condition?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The most conservative approach for early breast cancer treatment involves lumpectomy followed by which procedure?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse should be aware that a pessary is most effective in the treatment of which disorder?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse provides education to a client about to undergo external radiation therapy. Which statement by the client reassures the nurse that the teaching has been effective?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To maintain good nutrition, the woman should eat high-protein meals or use protein supplements and should have a high daily fluid intake of 2 to 3 L. The woman is counseled about good skin care and taught to avoid soaps, ointments, cosmetics, and deodorants because these may contain metals that would alter the radiation dose she receives.

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