A Patient Is Admitted with Possible Cancer of the Ovary

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with possible cancer of the ovary.The nurse knows that malignant tumors of the ovary:

• A) Are frequently advanced and inoperable by the time they are diagnosed.
• B) Respond well to radiation and chemotherapy because of early detection.
• C) Are easily detected because symptoms appear early in a woman's life.
• D) Are directly related to PID and other infections.

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Definitions:

Genetic Predisposition

An inherited increase in the likelihood of developing a particular disease based on one's genetic makeup.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are essential for maintaining health and growth, including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and proteins.

Fiber

Dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes and are important for bowel health.

Vitamins

Organic compounds that organisms need in small amounts for various biochemical functions and are essential for normal growth and metabolism.