Sarah Pergines,an 82-Year-Old Woman,was Referred to the Breast Surgery Service

question 9

Multiple Choice

Sarah Pergines,an 82-year-old woman,was referred to the breast surgery service by her gerontologist because of a large inflammatory mass in her left breast.Sarah stated that the lump has existed for several years and she believed it was just part of old age.The surgeon examined Sarah and found tumor nodules growing into the skin of the breast,with breast swelling and redness.Diagnostic imaging results described a tumor that had grown into the chest wall and may have spread to axillary lymph nodes and to other lymph nodes behind the breastbone and below the collarbone.Based on this description,what is Sarah Pergines' probable cancer stage?

• A) Stage IIa
• B) Stage IIIc
• C) Stage IIIb
• D) Stage IV

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Definitions:

Appropriation

involves the adoption of elements from one culture by another, often without permission or acknowledgment of the original source.

Self-Centering

The practice or tendency to focus on oneself and one's own needs, often at the expense of others.

Adaptation

The process of adjusting or changing to fit new conditions or environments, often through learning or evolution.

Information Triage

The process of prioritizing information based on urgency and importance, to efficiently manage and respond to data.