A Patient Who Is Scheduled for a Breast Biopsy Asks

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for a breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct?

• A)"Benign tumors do not cause damage to other tissues."
• B)"Benign tumors are likely to recur in the same location."
• C)"Malignant tumors may spread to other tissues or organs."
• D)"Malignant cells reproduce more rapidly than normal cells."

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