The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old client who was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma. The client’s parent talks about feeling guilty for waiting so long to bring the client in for evaluation. Based on what the nurse knows about osteosarcoma, which of the following is the most likely reason that this parent waited to bring the client in for evaluation?
The new graduate nurse on a surgical oncology floor is reviewing osteosarcoma signs and symptoms. Which of the following findings does the nurse review that can be seen in a client with osteosarcoma? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old who was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma. When reviewing treatment options with the family, the nurse knows that which of the following is the treatment of choice in early stages of osteosarcoma?
A client has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Which statement by the client demonstrates proper understanding of this condition?
The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old client recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma who just started chemotherapy. Which of the following is the correct reason as to why is it important to monitor a creatinine level closely in this client?
The nurse is floating to the oncology floor. Which of the following items regarding the prevalence of osteosarcoma is NOT true?
