A Client Is Diagnosed with a Small Lipoma on His

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with a small lipoma on his arm and is being discharged from the clinic.The client says,"I have a tumor,but I am not being treated with anything.I don't understand." How should the nurse respond? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)"I am supposed to make an appointment for you to see the oncologist who will recommend treatment."
• B)"Lipomas are benign and usually do not require treatment."
• C)"Lipomas grow slowly and are not cancerous."
• D)"Lipomas do not metastasize and are not cancer."
• E)"The physician will consult with a surgeon and will contact you later."

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