In: Anatomy and Physiology
The health care provider tells Mr. J that she would like to biopsy the “knot” in his neck to rule out Hodgkin lymphoma. After the HCP leaves the room, Mr. J immediately starts wringing his hands and says, “Oh my goodness. I know I am going to die. My friend had something like this, and he was dead in 6 months. Who will take care of my family?” 3. How will the nurse respond to Mr. J’s concerns? 4. What constitutes a definitive diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma? 5. What are some manifestations associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma? 6. The lymph node biopsy is positive for the Reed-Sternberg cell. What type of treatment is indicated?