A client asks the nurse what is meant by the term benign. Which response by the nurse is best?

"These types of tumors grow much quicker than cancer cells."

"It is a cluster of cells not normal to the body and is cancerous."

"An organ with a benign tumor will continue to function normally."

"Benign tumors spread to other organs and lymph nodes."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Benign tumors generally grow slower than cancerous cells, so this statement is inaccurate.
B.   Benign tumors are not cancerous; they do not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body.
C.   Benign tumors are non-cancerous growths that do not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body. Therefore, they typically do not impair the function of the organ where they are located.
D.   Unlike malignant tumors, benign tumors do not spread to other organs or lymph nodes.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While gall bladder surgery carries a risk of infection, having osteoarthritis does not significantly increase the risk compared to other factors listed.
B. Plastic surgery and being overweight may increase the risk of surgical site infections, but age and comorbidities are more significant factors.

C. A fractured wrist may increase the risk of infection at the fracture site, but it is not as significant a risk factor as advanced age and comorbidities.
D. Advanced age, rheumatoid arthritis, foot surgery, and Foley catheter insertion are all factors that increase the risk of infection, making this client the most vulnerable.

A. supportive interventions as no antibiotic will work with this class of organisms B. an antibiotic to which the organism is sensitive C. wound irrigations with hypotonic solution to wash out the elevated electrolytes D. apply cold to constrict the blood vessels in the wound site

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Staphylococcus aureus is often susceptible to antibiotics, so supportive interventions without antibiotics would not be appropriate.

B. The most appropriate action for treating an infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus would be to administer an antibiotic to which the organism is sensitive.
C. While wound irrigation may be part of the treatment plan for wound infections, using a hypotonic solution to wash out elevated electrolytes is not specifically indicated for Staphylococcus aureus infections.
D. Applying cold to the wound site would not be the primary treatment for a wound infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Antibiotic therapy is necessary to address the bacterial infection.

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