A patient asks the nurse how his cancer developed. Which statement should the nurse avoid in responding to this patient?
1. The theory of cellular mutation suggests that carcinogens cause mutations in cellular RNA.
2. Oncogenes are genes that promote cell proliferation and are capable of triggering cancerous characteristics.
3. The majority of people do not have an inherited form of cancer.
4. Known carcinogens include viruses, drugs, hormones, and chemical and physical agents.
Question 2A patient tells the nurse that he has a benign tumor that has spread into his lymph glands. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. What did your doctor tell you about the tumor?
2. Benign tumors do not spread.
3. That's a good thing that the tumor is benign.
4. Since it is benign, are you going to have surgery to remove it?
Question 3A patient with a history of cancer is surprised to learn that new cancer has been diagnosed in another body part. What should the nurse realize this patient is experiencing?
1. metastasis
2. contact inhibition
3. destructive force from a benign neoplasm
4. a solid mass
Question 4After learning that he has a benign tumor in his abdomen, the patient is overheard telling his wife that he has cancer. What should the nurse say to the patient and spouse?
1. There is a growth in the abdomen but it is encapsulated and after being removed, will not recur.
2. This type of cancer is easily treated.
3. This type of cancer will not spread to other tissues.
4. Even though this growth has invaded other tissues, it can be contained.
Question 5A patient who engages in high-risk sexual behavior is urged to have total knee replacement surgery. What actions should the patient consider prior to scheduling this surgery?
Select all that apply.
1. Delay the surgery for 1 year
2. Schedule the surgery immediately
3. Begin medication therapy for HIV
4. Consider autologous transfusions for the surgery
5. Have testing for HIV in 6 months
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