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jparksx

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A woman identifies a breast lump during self-examination. Examination by her health care provider reveals a 2-cm mass in her breast with axillary node enlargement. The presence of enlarged lymph nodes in the woman's axilla may be interpreted as:
 
  a. Indication that the tumor cells have not spread beyond this point
  b. Indication that cells have metastasized from the primary site
  c. Indication that inflammation has occurred
  d. The beginning of a breast abscess

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A 45-year-old woman asks the nurse why she has her height measured at each annual checkup. What is the most appropriate response?
 
  a. Loss of height can be an early indication of bone loss due to osteoporosis.
  b. Measuring your height annually allows us to most accurately calculate your body mass.
  c. Insurance companies require the measurement of height for reimbursement.
  d. Loss of height can be an early indication of protein deficiency.


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tandmlomax84

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The usual pattern of metastatic spread is the extension from the breast to the axillary nodes, the internal mammary nodes, and the supraclavicular nodes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Loss of height is often an early indication of bone loss due to osteoporosis.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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