A nurse is teaching nursing students about rhabdomyosarcoma. Which statement is the most descriptive of rhabdomyosarcoma?

The most common sites are the head and neck

It is the most common bone tumor of childhood.

It is a benign tumor and unusual in children.

It is a common hereditary neoplasm of childhood.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Rhabdomyosarcoma is a soft tissue cancer that most commonly affects the head and neck, especially in children.
B.   Rhabdomyosarcoma is not a bone tumor; it is a soft tissue tumor. The most common bone tumor in children is osteosarcoma.
C.   Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor, not benign, and it is one of the most common childhood cancers.
D.   Rhabdomyosarcoma is not generally considered a hereditary tumor. Most cases are sporadic with no known genetic predisposition.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The integumentary system may be involved in Kawasaki disease with skin changes, but the cardiovascular system is the most important system to monitor due to the risk of coronary artery aneurysms.
B. Cardiovascular is correct. Kawasaki disease can lead to coronary artery aneurysms, myocarditis, and other cardiovascular complications.
C. The gastrointestinal system is less involved but can show symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting.
D. Respiratory involvement is not a primary concern in Kawasaki disease, although respiratory symptoms like cough may occur.

A. DMD is an inherited X-linked recessive trait B. Most Clients with DMD are wheelchair dependent by age 12 C. The disease leads to progressive muscle degeneration. D. Clients with DMD are never able to ambulate independently. E. Disease progression always requires hospitalization

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

Explanation

A. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene, which is X-linked, meaning it is passed down from carrier mothers to affected sons. It primarily affects boys.
B. Children with DMD usually lose the ability to walk by the age of 12 due to progressive muscle weakness.
C. DMD is characterized by the progressive degeneration and weakness of the skeletal muscles, leading to loss of function over time.
D. While most children with DMD will become wheelchair-bound, some may be able to ambulate independently until the early teenage years, before losing the ability to walk.
E. Hospitalization is not always required for DMD. Treatment may include outpatient therapies and management of symptoms. The need for hospitalization depends on complications.

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A nurse is teaching nursing students about rhabdomyosarcoma. Which statement is the most descriptive of rhabdomyosarcoma?

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Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

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