The nurse knows that the primary factor affecting a cancer survivor’s

The nurse knows that the primary factor affecting a cancer survivor’s quality of life is:

1. The client’s precancer physical and mental health status
2. The presence of a strong support system
3. The quality and type of cancer treatment received
4. The type and number of cancer-related risk factors the client possesses

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Mellon and colleagues (2006) interviewed cancer survivors and their family caregivers, finding that two of the strongest predictors for cancer survivors’ quality of life (enjoyment of life) were family stressors and social support.
Precancer physical and mental health status may affect the survivors’ physical recovery regarding the treatment but not their quality of life (enjoyment of life).
The quality and type of cancer treatment received may affect the survivors’ chances of survival but not their quality of life (enjoyment of life).
The type and number of cancer-related risk factors the client possesses may affect the survivors’ chances of survival but not their quality of life (enjoyment of life).