Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a patient with metastatic colon cancer undergoing palliative surgery. The patient's family does not understand what that means. What statement does the nurse make to the family?
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Correct Answer:
"Palliative surgery is used to relieve some of the symptoms of the cancer such as pain and to improve the quality of the patient's life."
Rationale:
✨Palliative surgery focuses on symptom relief rather than cure, aiming to enhance comfort and quality of life.
✨It is often performed in advanced or metastatic disease to relieve pain, obstruction, or other distressing symptoms.
✨The nurse’s explanation helps the family understand the goal of care and fosters realistic expectations.
✨Clear communication supports emotional adjustment and promotes trust between the care team and family.
✨Nurses play a vital role in advocating for patient comfort and dignity in palliative care.
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This question is from NSG 1221 Summer 2025 Exam 3 which contains 81 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Fundamentals
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