After Learning That He Has a Benign Tumor in His

question 2

Multiple Choice

After learning that he has a benign tumor in his abdomen, the patient is overheard telling his wife that he has cancer. Which of the following should the nurse say to the patient and spouse?

• A)"There is a growth in the abdomen but it is encapsulated and after being removed, will not recur."
• B)"This type of cancer is easily treated."
• C)"This type of cancer will not spread to other tissues."
• D)"Even though this growth has invaded other tissues, it can be contained."

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