After treatment ends, a survivor expresses fear about recurrence and changes in identity. The nurse knows this falls under:
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Correct answer: Survivorship psychosocial care and monitoring
Survivorship includes ongoing psychosocial needs such as fear of recurrence, identity change, and social reintegration.
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