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moongchi

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A patient, age 43, had a biopsy of a lump in her right breast that revealed a benign tumor. The nurse explains to her that a benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor in that benign tumors
 
  a. do not cause damage to adjacent tissue.
  b. are simply an overgrowth of normal cells.
  c. do not spread to other tissues and organs.
  d. frequently recur in the same site.

Question 2

A patient has been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) following an echocardiogram and will begin treatment imminently. When planning this patient's care, the nurse will prioritize:
 
  A) Protecting the patient from infection
  B) Preserving the patient's existing level of function
  C) Reducing the patient's risk of ischemic heart disease
  D) Teaching the patient the signs and symptoms of pericardial effusion



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Answer to Question 1

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A benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor because benign tumors are not recurrent or progressive and are nonmalignant.

Answer to Question 2

B




moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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