While Being Prepared for a Biopsy of a Lump in the Right

question 27

Multiple Choice

While being prepared for a biopsy of a lump in the right breast, the patient asks the nurse what the difference is between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. The nurse explains that a benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor in that benign tumors

• A) do not cause damage to adjacent tissue.
• B) do not spread to other tissues and organs.
• C) are simply an overgrowth of normal cells.
• D) frequently recur in the same site.

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Definitions:

U.S. Health Care System

A complex organization of doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies providing health care services within the United States.

Financing Of Health Care

The methods and sources for funding the operation of healthcare systems and services.

Insurance

A financial product that provides protection against possible future losses or risks in exchange for a premium.

Overconsumed

A situation where goods or services are used in excess of what is considered sustainable or necessary, often leading to negative externalities such as pollution or resource depletion.