Med-Surg Ch25: Patient with Cancer; Study guide and NCLEX questions And Answers Rated A+ 2024.

The nurse is caring for a pt who is scheduled for a biopsy of a tumor. The pt asks what distinguished a benign tumor from a malignant tumor. Which info should the nurse provide? A. Benign tumors are usually composed of more rapidly growing cells B. Benign tumors are incapable of causing damage to surrounding tissues or organs C. Whereas malignant tumors are usually encapsulated, benign tumors lack specific form D. Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized, abnormal cells that may spread to other parts of the body - Answer D. Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized, abnormal cells that may spread to other parts of the body Malignant tumors are composed of disorganized cells that may metastasize to other sites. Benign tumor cells usually have a slow growth rate. Benign tumors can cause tissue damage if they grow enough to put pressure on or obstruct body organs. Whereas benign tumors are usually encapsulated, malignant tumors may lack specific form. Which pt statement alerts the nurse to a warning sign of cancer? A. "I have a BM every 4 days" B. I had a wart on my finger that lasted for 2 weeks" C. "I have a blister on my toe that never seems to get well" D. I experience moderately heavy bleeding with my periods every month" - Answer C. "I have a blister on my toe that never seems to get well" A sore that does not heal is a warning sign of cancer. A bowel movement every 4 days does not indicate any change in bowel habits. Warts often last for several weeks, and the patient did not describe any change in appearance. Moderately heavy bleeding in conjunction with menstruation is normal and not unusual.