A 35-year-old female patient is diagnosed with advanced malignant melanoma. The nurse realizes that this patient:
1. has an uncertain prognosis.
2. has a poor prognosis due to her age.
3. will be completely cured with surgery.
4. will need chemotherapy and radiation.
Correct Answer: 1
The prognosis for survival for people diagnosed with malignant melanoma is determined by tumor thickness, ulceration, metastasis, site, age, and gender. Younger patients and women have a somewhat better chance of survival. There is no evidence that the patient will be completely cured with surgery or will need chemotherapy and radiation.
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