Multiple Choice
An older adult patient is undergoing palliative surgery for colon cancer metastasis.The patient's family wants to know how this will benefit their loved one since the cancer has already spread.What does the nurse tell the family about the purpose of the surgery?
A) Prolong the patient's life by several months.
B) Improve the effectiveness of the chemotherapy.
C) Relieve the pain associated with spread of the tumor.
D) Prevent further tumor growth.
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