The health care provider tells Mr. J that she would like tobiopsy the “knot†in his neck to rule out Hodgkin lymphoma. Afterthe HCP leaves the room, Mr. J immediately starts wringing hishands and says, “Oh my goodness. I know I am going to die. Myfriend had something like this, and he was dead in 6 months. Whowill take care of my family?†3. How will the nurse respond to Mr.J’s concerns? 4. What constitutes a definitive diagnosis of Hodgkinlymphoma? 5. What are some manifestations associated withnon-Hodgkin lymphoma? 6. The lymph node biopsy is positive for theReed-Sternberg cell. What type of treatment is indicated?
