A 15-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric oncology unit for newly-diagnosed osteosarcoma. The child will undergo chemotherapy and then surgical resection. What types of surgical interventions are used for osteosarcoma? What impact does amputation have on the psychosocial development of an adolescent? What actions can the nurse take to lessen this impact on the child’s development?

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2.  A 15-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric oncology unit for newly-diagnosed osteosarcoma. The child will undergo chemotherapy and then surgical resection.

What types of surgical interventions are used for osteosarcoma? What impact does amputation have on the psychosocial development of an adolescent? What actions can the nurse take to lessen this impact on the child’s development?

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