A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with neuroblastoma. The nurse understands that which of the following tests help to determine the extent of tumor metastasis?

Basic Metabolic Lab Panel

Lumbar puncture

Head CT

Biopsy

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. A basic metabolic panel is a blood test that measures various substances in the blood, but it is not used to determine the extent of tumor metastasis.
B. A lumbar puncture can be used to detect cancer cells in the cerebrospinal fluid, but it does not provide a full picture of metastasis.
C. A head CT (computed tomography) scan is a valuable imaging test that can help determine the extent of tumor metastasis, particularly to the brain or skull.
D. A biopsy is used to diagnose the type of tumor but is not typically used to determine the extent of metastasis on its own.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B"]

Explanation

A. Prolonged seizures are a serious reaction and require immediate medical attention.
B. Decreased level of consciousness is a serious reaction and requires immediate medical attention.
C. Low grade fever is a common and mild reaction to vaccines.
D. Fussiness and crying are common and mild reactions to vaccines.
E. Redness at the site is a common and mild reaction to vaccines.

A. "There is currently no treatment available for graft vs host disease." B. "Your child will need to undergo a full cycle of high dose chemotherapy again." C. "It is the responsibility of the oncologist to determine the treatment plan." D. Typically we start by giving steroids and immunosuppressive drugs."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. This statement is incorrect as there are treatments available for graft versus host disease (GVHD).
B. Chemotherapy is not typically used to treat GVHD.
C. While the oncologist will determine the treatment plan, this response does not provide the parents with helpful information.
D. The most common initial treatment for GVHD involves steroids and immunosuppressive drugs. This response provides accurate information and addresses the parents' concerns.

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