Which Statement Indicates That the Patient Understands Teaching About Diagnostic

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement indicates that the patient understands teaching about diagnostic examinations for cancer?

• A) "I will have less scarring if my surgeon uses an incision to biopsy my breast."
• B) "My CEA level will be low if my pancreatic cancer returns."
• C) "The doctor will monitor my ovarian cancer remission with the CA-125 test."
• D) "My colonoscopy results were great, so I won't need another one for 5 years."

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Perceptions or sensations that appear real but are created by the mind, without an external stimulus.

Delusions of Persecution

A type of delusion where an individual believes, without basis, that they are being mistreated, spied on, or harassed by others.

Positive Symptoms

Features of a disorder that are present and observable, such as hallucinations or delusions, especially in the context of schizophrenia.

Negative Symptoms

Features often associated with schizophrenia or other psychiatric conditions, characterized by deficits or diminutions, such as lack of emotion, motivation, or social interaction.