The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with cancer of the vulva. About which treatments should the nurse prepare teaching material for this patient?

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Imiquimod therapy may be used topically for the treatment of precancerous lesions or early-stage vulvar cancer. Chemotherapy may be used in combination with radiation therapy or as a standalone treatment for advanced vulvar cancer. Surgical resection is often the primary treatment option and may involve removing a portion or all of the vulva. Radiation therapy may be used as a primary treatment or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy. Hormone therapy is typically not used as a treatment option for vulvar cancer. Therefore, the nurse should prepare teaching material for imiquimod therapy, chemotherapy, surgical resection, and radiation therapy.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Cancer