A client with an advanced stage laryngeal cancer with widespread metastases is scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning. The nurse realizes that preoperative teaching has been effective when the client states
A) "After the operation, how soon will I know if they got it all?"
B) "I will be glad to have this tumor removed so I can breathe better."
C) "My family can't wait for this to be over so we can travel to Europe."
D) "So what is the cure rate for this kind of cancer?"

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Surgery can be used for diagnosis, cure, palliation, reconstruction, or prevention of cancer. In this case, with an advanced cancer and widespread metastases, the client is probably undergoing surgery for palliation of symptoms, specifically airway obstruction.

A Client with an Advanced Stage Laryngeal Cancer with Widespread