A patient with lung cancer is demonstrating signs of complete tumor response after two courses of chemotherapy. What should the nurse conclude that this response indicates?

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Complete tumor response after chemotherapy indicates that the tumor has shrunk or disappeared completely. This is a positive sign and may indicate long-term survival from the disease. However, further treatment may be needed, such as surgery or radiation therapy, to prevent recurrence. It is not a contraindication for further chemotherapy as chemotherapy may be continued to eradicate any remaining cancer cells.

A Patient with Lung Cancer Is Demonstrating Signs of Complete