A needle biopsy of a breast lump shows that a patient has a high HER-2/neu oncoprotein level.Based on this result, the nurse should plan interventions to:
A)Assist the patient in coping with a poor prognosis.
B)Make dietary modifications to decrease cancer risk.
C)Promote long-term remission of breast cancer.
D)Refer the patient to a cancer survivors support group.

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High levels of HER-2/neu oncoprotein are associated with aggressive forms of breast cancer and often indicate a poorer prognosis. This necessitates interventions aimed at helping the patient cope with the potential outcomes.

A Needle Biopsy of a Breast Lump Shows That a Patient