A 52-year-old male patient is diagnosed with basal cell cancer on the face and forehead. What should the nurse include when teaching this patient about his diagnosis?
1. This type of skin cancer usually occurs on the head and neck.
2. This is a virulent form of skin cancer.
3. This type of skin cancer should be left alone.
4. This type of skin cancer is rare.
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Rationale 1: This type of cancer occurs most often in sun-exposed areas such as the head and neck.
Rationale 2: Basal cell cancer is the least aggressive type of skin cancer. Malignant melanoma is the most virulent form.
Rationale 3: No cancer should be left alone.
Rationale 4: Basal cell cancer is the most common type of skin cancer.
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