Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma ( 15 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a client with Osteosarcoma who underwent surgery.
What is the primary goal of surgical treatment in Osteosarcoma cases?


Correct Answer: B

Choice A rationale:

"Administering neoadjuvant chemotherapy." Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is administered before surgery in Osteosarcoma cases to shrink the tumor and increase the likelihood of preserving limb function.

The primary goal is not the administration of chemotherapy but rather limb preservation.

Choice C rationale:

"Performing amputation as the primary treatment." Amputation is considered in cases where limb preservation is not feasible, but it is not the primary goal of surgical treatment in Osteosarcoma.

The primary goal is to preserve limb function whenever possible.

Choice D rationale:

"Targeting residual tumor cells with radiation therapy." While radiation therapy may be used postoperatively to target residual tumor cells, it is not the primary goal of surgical treatment.

The primary goal of surgery in Osteosarcoma is to remove the tumor and preserve limb function.

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