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    Ati nsg234 paediatrics nursing proctored exam

    A nurse is teaching nursing students about rhabdomyosarcoma. Which statement is the most descriptive of rhabdomyosarcoma?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a soft tissue cancer that most commonly affects the head and neck, especially in children. B. Rhabdomyosarcoma is not a bone tumor; it is a soft tissue tumor. The most common bone tumor in children is osteosarcoma. C. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor, not benign, and it is one of the most common childhood cancers. D. Rhabdomyosarcoma is not generally considered a hereditary tumor. Most cases are sporadic with no known genetic predisposition.

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