Breast Disorders: Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Breast Cancer
Breast Disorders: Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Breast Cancer ( 15 Questions)
What complication should the nurse explain as a potential concern for this client?
Formation of large cysts is not a common complication associated with breast cancer treatment. Breast cancer treatment typically focuses on removing or destroying cancerous cells and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormonal therapy. These treatments are not aimed at causing the formation of large cysts in the breast tissue.
Increased risk of breast cancer development is not a complication that the nurse should explain to a client who has already undergone breast cancer treatment. The client is already aware of their breast cancer diagnosis, and the treatment goal is to eliminate or control the existing cancer. While it's important for the client to continue breast cancer surveillance and follow-up care, the emphasis should be on monitoring for recurrence rather than discussing an increased risk of developing breast cancer, as the client has already experienced it.
Local recurrence after treatment is a potential concern that the nurse should explain to the client. Local recurrence refers to the reappearance of cancer cells in the same area or near the site of the original tumor. It can occur after breast cancer treatment, and it's important for the client to be aware of this possibility. Regular follow-up appointments and surveillance are essential to detect local recurrence early and initiate appropriate treatment.
Metastasis to distant organs is another potential concern that the nurse should explain to the client. Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to other parts of the body. Breast cancer has the potential to metastasize to distant organs such as the lungs, liver, bones, or brain. Clients who have undergone breast cancer treatment need to be informed about the risk of metastasis and the importance of ongoing monitoring to detect and manage it if it occurs.
Choice A rationale:
Formation of large cysts is not a common complication associated with breast cancer treatment.
Breast cancer treatment typically focuses on removing or destroying cancerous cells and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormonal therapy.
These treatments are not aimed at causing the formation of large cysts in the breast tissue.
Choice B rationale:
Increased risk of breast cancer development is not a complication that the nurse should explain to a client who has already undergone breast cancer treatment.
The client is already aware of their breast cancer diagnosis, and the treatment goal is to eliminate or control the existing cancer.
While it's important for the client to continue breast cancer surveillance and follow-up care, the emphasis should be on monitoring for recurrence rather than discussing an increased risk of developing breast cancer, as the client has already experienced it.
Choice C rationale:
Local recurrence after treatment is a potential concern that the nurse should explain to the client.
Local recurrence refers to the reappearance of cancer cells in the same area or near the site of the original tumor.
It can occur after breast cancer treatment, and it's important for the client to be aware of this possibility.
Regular follow-up appointments and surveillance are essential to detect local recurrence early and initiate appropriate treatment.
Choice D rationale:
Metastasis to distant organs is another potential concern that the nurse should explain to the client.
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to other parts of the body.
Breast cancer has the potential to metastasize to distant organs such as the lungs, liver, bones, or brain.
Clients who have undergone breast cancer treatment need to be informed about the risk of metastasis and the importance of ongoing monitoring to detect and manage it if it occurs.