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Neoplasia ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a benign neoplasm of the thyroid gland. The nurse understands that this type of neoplasm has which of the following characteristics? (Select all that apply.)
A benign neoplasm grows slowly and remains localized within its site of origin. It does not spread to other parts of the body or cause systemic effects.
A malignant neoplasm invades surrounding tissues and organs and destroys their normal function. It can also penetrate blood vessels or lymphatics and disseminate to distant sites, forming secondary tumors or metastases.
A benign neoplasm can differentiate into normal cells that resemble the tissue of origin. It has a well-defined shape and structure and retains some of its normal functions.
A malignant neoplasm can metastasize to distant sites via blood or lymph, creating new foci of tumor growth and increasing the complexity and severity of the disease.
A benign neoplasm can cause compression or obstruction of nearby structures, such as nerves, blood vessels, ducts, or organs. This can result in pain, ischemia, inflammation, or dysfunction of the affected structures.
Choice A reason:
A benign neoplasm grows slowly and remains localized within its site of origin. It does not spread to other parts of the body or cause systemic effects.
Choice B reason:
A malignant neoplasm invades surrounding tissues and organs and destroys their normal function. It can also penetrate blood vessels or lymphatics and disseminate to distant sites, forming secondary tumors or metastases.
Choice C reason:
A benign neoplasm can differentiate into normal cells that resemble the tissue of origin. It has a well-defined shape and structure and retains some of its normal functions.
Choice D reason:
A malignant neoplasm can metastasize to distant sites via blood or lymph, creating new foci of tumor growth and increasing the complexity and severity of the disease.
Choice E reason:
A benign neoplasm can cause compression or obstruction of nearby structures, such as nerves, blood vessels, ducts, or organs. This can result in pain, ischemia, inflammation, or dysfunction of the affected structures.