After Explaining How Malignant Cells Differ from Normal Cells to a Client

question 9

Multiple Choice

After explaining how malignant cells differ from normal cells to a client with breast cancer, the nurse knows the client understands the characteristics of malignant cells when the client says "Malignant cells

• A) are larger than normal cells and have designated purposes."
• B) cannot grow if inflammation is present."
• C) develop chromosomal abnormalities as they mature."
• D) develop the same antigens as normal cells do."

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Definitions:

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