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    ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with breast cancer.The client asks the nurse, "What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?" Which of the following statements should the nurse include in her response to the client?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleMalignant tumors do spread into or invade nearby tissues. This invasive nature allows cancer cells to spread to other parts of the body through the blood or lymph systems.Choice B rationaleBenign tumors do not spread into or invade nearby tissues. They may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body. Benign tumors can be serious if they press on vital structures such as blood vessels or nerves.Choice C rationaleBenign tumors do not spread and invade nearby tissues. This statement is incorrect and contradicts the true nature of benign tumors.Choice D rationaleThere is a difference between benign and malignant tumors. Malignant tumors are cancerous and invade nearby tissues, whereas benign tumors do not.

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