A Patient with a History of Smoking Is Diagnosed with Cancer

question 42

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of smoking is diagnosed with cancer. If applying the cellular mutation theory of cancer to this patient's diagnosis, the nurse realizes that smoking impacted which of the following stages?

• A)promotion
• B)initiation
• C)progression
• D)replication

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Definitions:

Kwashiorkor

A potentially fatal form of malnutrition in which the diet is extremely low in protein.

Independence

The state or quality of being self-reliant and free from external control or support.

On Demand

A service or system that provides goods, services, or media available to consumers as soon as they request it, often via digital means.

Physiological Impact

The effect or change on the physical and biological functions of a body as a result of various factors, including stress, environment, or disease.