Author Question: A patient who is scheduled for a right breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign ... (Read 122 times)

notis · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient who is scheduled for a right breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct?

a. Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues.
b. Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location.
c. Malignant tumors may spread to other tissues or organs.
d. Malignant cells reproduce more rapidly than normal cells.

Question 2

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, which personal protective equipment will the nurse put on when assessing a patient who is on contact precautions for diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile (select all that apply)?

a. Mask
b. Gown
c. Gloves
d. Shoe covers
e. Eye protection

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The major difference between benign and malignant tumors is that malignant tumors invade adjacent tissues and spread to distant tissues and benign tumors never metastasize. The other statements are inaccurate. Both types of tumors may cause damage to adjacent tissues. Malignant cells do not reproduce more rapidly than normal cells. Benign tumors do not usually recur.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C
Because the nurse will have substantial contact with the patient and bedding when doing an assessment, gloves and gowns are needed. Eye protection and masks are needed for patients in contact precautions only when spraying or splashing is anticipated. Shoe covers are not recommended in the CDC guidelines.