The nurse is caring for a client who has a tumor. The client is confused and states, "the physician used another term and I just want to be sure we are all on the same page."
Which term does the nurse anticipate that the physician used when talking with the client?
1. Adenoma
2. Sarcoma
3. Carcinoma
4. Neoplasm
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Adenoma is incorrect because neoplasm is another term for tumor.
Rationale 2: Sarcoma is incorrect because neoplasm is another term for tumor.
Rationale 3: Carcinoma is incorrect because neoplasm is another term for tumor.
Rationale 4: The word tumor means swelling, abnormal enlargement, or mass. Neoplasm is often used interchangeably with tumor.
Global Rationale: The word tumor means swelling, abnormal enlargement, or mass. Neoplasm is often used interchangeably with tumor. Adenoma, sarcoma, and carcinoma are all incorrect because another term of tumor is neoplasm.
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