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nmorano1

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The nurse is preparing a presentation for a parent group about childhood cancers, focusing on brain tumors in children. Which of the following would the nurse include as being the most common type of brain tumor?
 
  A) Brain stem glioma
  B) Medulloblastoma
  C) Ependymoma
  D) Astrocytoma

Question 2

A 14-year-old boy is diagnosed with Hodgkin disease. When palpating for enlarged lymph nodes, the nurse would expect to find which nodes as most commonly enlarged? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Cervical
  B) Axillary
  C) Supraclavicular
  D) Occipital
  E) Inguinal



kbennett34

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Answer to Question 1

B
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Of all the types of brain tumors listed, a medulloblastoma is the most common type. It is invasive, is highly malignant, and grows rapidly.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
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Enlarged lymph nodes may feel rubbery and tend to occur in clusters. Although any lymph nodes may be involved, the lymph nodes most commonly affected are in the cervical and supraclavicular areas.



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