A Patient Is Diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma ( BCC

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma ( BCC ) of the face. Which information should be included in patient teaching?

• A) Treatment plans include watchful waiting.
• B) Screening for metastasis will be important.
• C) Low dose systemic chemotherapy is used to treat BCC.
• D) Minimizing sun exposure will reduce risk for future BCC.

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