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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which description(s) is/are characteristic of a malignant neoplasm? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Very small nuclei
  b. Disorganization
  c. Altered DNA
  d. Invasion of nearby organs
  e. Travel through body fluid

Question 2

The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a newly admitted patient with a head injury. Which sign best indicates that the patient may have experienced a brainstem injury?
 
  a. Nystagmus
  b. Decerebrate posturing
  c. Seizure activity
  d. Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
Malignant neoplasms have large rather than small nuclei. Disorganization, altered DNA, invasion of nearby organs, and the ability to travel through body fluids are all characteristics of malignancies.

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