Author Question: The nurse explains to a 43-year-old patient with a benign tumor in her right breast that a benign ... (Read 111 times)

newbem · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse explains to a 43-year-old patient with a benign tumor in her right breast 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 manager is concerned that one of the nurses on the unit is experiencing burnout. Which symptoms would support the concerns? (Select all that apply.)

a. Fatigue
b. Forgetfulness
c. Increased energy
d. Negative outlook
e. Changes in eating habits

lkoler · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Symptoms of burnout include fatigue, forgetfulness, decreased energy, negative outlook, and changes in eating habits.