In Creating Community Education on Various Types of Skin Cancer,the

question 11

Multiple Choice

In creating community education on various types of skin cancer,the nurse places the highest priority on early diagnosis of melanoma because

• A)it accounts for the largest number of mortalities.
• B)extensive surgery can be avoided if caught early.
• C)once it has spread there is no chance of curing it.
• D)it is the most commonly occurring skin cancer.

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Definitions:

Ex Post Facto Study

A research design that examines the effects of an independent variable on a dependent variable, where the study is conducted after the events have occurred.

Independent Variable

In research, a variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Longitudinal Studies

Research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time.

Risk Factor

An aspect or variable that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.