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

question 33

Multiple Choice

While being prepared for a biopsy of a lump in the right breast, the patient asks the nurse about the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which response 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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