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Radiation therapy is used to treat colon cancer before surgery for which of the following reasons?
- A. Reducing the size of the tumor
- B. Eliminating the malignant cells
- C. Curing the cancer
- D. Helping the bowel heal after surgery
Correct Answer: A
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- D. Weight gain
Correct Answer: C
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- A. Discharge planning
- B. Correction of nutritional deficits
- C. Prevention of DVT
- D. Instruction regarding radiation treatment
Correct Answer: B
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- B. Acute pain
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