On what foundations are cancer treatment and prognoses based?
a. Type of cancer and extent of the disease
b. Type of insurance the patient has
c. Type of surgery the patient chooses to have performed
d. Type of cancer-causing agents the patient was exposed to
ANS: A
Each type of cancer differs in its symptoms, behavior, and response to treatment.
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Your suspect your patient has a spinal injury. You have completed your primary assessment and treated all life threats. Your next step is to:
A. gather a complete patient history. B. call for medical direction to determine further treatment. C. perform a reassessment. D. follow local protocol for immobilizing the patient.