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vHAUNG6011

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Which are characteristics of malignant tumors?
 
  a. Smooth, well defined; movable when palpated
  b. Resembles parent tissue; rarely fatal
  c. Rate of growth varies; rarely contained within a capsule
  d. Remains localized; slow growth

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A 73-year-old man with aortic stenosis has had percutaneous aortic balloon valvuloplasty performed because he is not a candidate for valve replacement. Following this procedure, the nurse should prioritize assessments related to:
 
  A) Anginal pain
  B) Signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction
  C) Ventricular arrhythmias
  D) Pericarditis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Malignant tumors are rarely contained within a capsule and their rate of growth varies; little resemblance to parent tissue; fatal without treatment; irregular and immobile when palpated.

Answer to Question 2

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vHAUNG6011

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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