Cancer cells can ________ nearby cells as they grow, causing destruction.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
invade
Cancer cells can invade nearby cells as they grow, causing destruction.
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The patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy at 10 AM today. The effectiveness of the nurse's teaching for this procedure is verified by the following statement by the patient:
1. "I know that the lighted tube he will use will help the doctor look at my tumor and he might take a small piece of tissue to look at in the lab." 2. "I know that light on the tube will help to cure my cancer for me." 3. "I know colonoscopy is very painful and embarrassing and I hope no one sees me in that position." 4. "My daughter is coming in to see me today. I am glad to be looking forward to something pleasant."
A client is admitted to an outpatient facility for diagnostic testing related to insomnia. A nurse understands that sleep is induced by inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain. Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory?
A) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) B) Norepinephrine C) Acetylcholine D) Dopamine
A patient is discharged after photocoagulation for a bladder papilloma. When should this patient be instructed to return for a follow-up evaluation with the healthcare provider?
A. 3 years B. If symptoms return in the year following surgery C. 3 months D. 1 year