PT Question of the Week - Lung cancer

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You are about to examine a patient diagnosed with lung cancer. The patient reports smoking three packs of cigarettes a day for the past 25 years. Assuming the patient was diagnosed with cancer one year ago, which of the following information would be the most valuable to establish the plan of care and associated goals?

1. Premorbid lifestyle

2. Staging of cancer

3. Past medical history

4. Motivation level

The solution will be posted in a few days.

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