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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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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.

Answer to Question 2

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