Question

The female client diagnosed with bladder cancer who has a cutaneous urinary diversion states, "Will I still be able to have children now after my treatment for cancer?" Which statement is the nurse's BEST RESPONSE?1. "Cancer does not make you sterile, but sometimes the therapy can."
2. "Are you concerned you can't have children?"
3. "You will be able to have as many children as you want."
4. "Let me have the chaplain come to talk with you about this."

Answer 1

Answer:

"Cancer does not make you sterile, but sometimes the therapy can."

Explanation:

The nurse should inform the patient that the possibilities of getting pregnant are lower after having cancer and undergo treatment. Cancer therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy are too harsh for the body, which results in permanent modifications that can affect a woman's fertility.