A client who has ovarian cancer is to receive intravenous chemotherapy. Before the infusion, the nurse teaches the client how to
use imagery to maximize the effects of the chemotherapy. Which statement specifically relates to this alternative therapy? A. "Rest the mind while remaining in the present."
B. "Listen to soothing instrumental music during the infusion."
C. "Light a candle with the scent of lavender during the infusion."
D. "Focus on the droplets of chemotherapy attacking the cancer cells."
Answer is D. Focus on the droplets of chemotherapy attacking the cancer cells.
Explanation:
Chemotherapy can be explained as the process of treating cancer.
The intravenous chemotherapy is described as a type of chemotherapy, that can be used to treat and kill cancer cells.This method is considered as the most common type of chemotherapy delivery.
The medicine or drug used, functions or works by shrinking the tumor and kill the cancer cells.
In this case, when the patient focused on the imagenary effect, it will make the patient to feel as if the drugs have already clear the body of the cancer cells.
