Hematological: Lymphoma quiz with verified answers (updated A+)

Rationale: Up to 90% of clients respond well to standard treatment with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and those who relapse usually respond to a change of chemotherapy medications. Survival depends on the individual client and the stage of disease at diagnosis. Why it's not the rest: Investigational therapy regimens would not be recommended for clients initially diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease because of the expected prognosis with standard therapy. Clients usually achieve a significantly longer survival rate than six (6) months; many clients survive to develop long-term secondary complications. Secondary cancers can occur as long as 20 years after a remission of the Hodgkin's disease has occurred. The nurse writes the problem "grieving" for a client diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which collaborative intervention should be included in the plan of care? 1. Encourage the client to talk about their feelings of loss. 2. Arrange for the family to plan a memorable outing. 3. Refer the client to the American Cancer Society's Dialogue Group. 4. Have the chaplain visit with the client. - Answers-4. Have the chaplain visit with the client.