ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
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The nurse is taking care of an adolescent with osteosarcoma.
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The parents ask the nurse about treatment. The nurse should make which accurate response about treatment for osteosarcoma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Treatment usually consists of surgery and chemotherapy. This is because osteosarcoma is typically treated with a combination of surgery to remove the tumor and affected bone, along with chemotherapy to kill any remaining cancer cells. Bone marrow transplantation (
A) is not the primary treatment for osteosarcoma. Intensive irradiation (
C) is not the primary treatment for osteosarcoma and is not as effective as surgery and chemotherapy. Amputation (
D) may be necessary in some cases to ensure complete removal of the tumor and prevent recurrence.
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