The client receiving chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma asks the nurse, “Why do I need to take steroids? I’ve heard they can cause problems.” Which statement is the nurse’s best response? 1....

The client receiving chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma asks the nurse, “Why do I need to take steroids? I’ve heard they can cause problems.” Which statement is the nurse’s best response?

1. “Steroids suppress replication of lymphoid tissue and cause cell death.”

2. “Steroids will decrease the inflammation caused by the tumor cells.”

3. “The problems caused by the steroids are nothing compared to cancer.”

4. “It is possible to have the HCP order different medications for the cancer.”