NCLEX-RN · Question #288
A 26-year-old client is diagnosed with an astrocytoma, a benign brain tumor. From the nurse's knowledge of the central nervous system, the nurse knows that benign tumors:
The correct answer is A. Can be just as dangerous as malignant tumors. (A) Both a benign and a malignant tumor can displace or destroy nearby structures or increase intracranial pressure. (B) Benign or malignant brain tumors grow at different rates depending on the type of tumor. (C) Some benign tumors do become malignant tumors. (D) Whether or…
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A 26-year-old client is diagnosed with an astrocytoma, a benign brain tumor. From the nurse's knowledge of the central nervous system, the nurse knows that benign tumors:
Options
- ACan be just as dangerous as malignant tumors
- BGrow more rapidly than malignant tumors
- CDo not warrant concern because they do not become malignant tumors
- DCan be removed surgically
How the community answered
(18 responses)- A56% (10)
- B6% (1)
- C11% (2)
- D28% (5)
Explanation
(A) Both a benign and a malignant tumor can displace or destroy nearby structures or increase intracranial pressure. (B) Benign or malignant brain tumors grow at different rates depending on the type of tumor. (C) Some benign tumors do become malignant tumors. (D) Whether or not a tumor is operable depends on its location and the amount of damage its removal will cause.
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