Question

A bowel resection is scheduled for a client with the diagnosis of colon cancer with metastasis to the liver and bone. Which statement by the nurse best explains the purpose of the surgery?

Answer 1

Answer: "Tumor removal will promote comfort."

Explanation:

The colon cancer is the cancer of colon part of the intestine which extends to the liver, lungs and peritoneum of the abdomen. This cancer may also reach to the bones and other organs of the body. This spread of cancerous cells is called as metastasis. The metastasis in the localized parts is painful.

A bowel resection is a surgical procedure through which the part of the intestine is removed. In the case of colon cancer the removal of the tumor can be facilitated by the bowel resection method. This will provide relief from pain and discomfort to the patient.