When Caring for a Patient with Lung Cancer in a Home

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with lung cancer in a home hospice program, it is important for the nurse to

A) accomplish a thorough head-to-toe assessment at least weekly.
B) educate the patient about the purpose of chemotherapy and radiation.
C) complete a detailed intake assessment, including cancer risk factors.
D) encourage the patient to discuss past life events and their meaning.