A client is diagnosed with stage II cancer of the prostate. The nurse interprets this as indicating which of the following?
A) Cancer is small with no symptoms.
B) Tumor is confined to the prostate gland.
C) Tumor has spread beyond the prostrate.
D) Tumor has expanded to the bladder.
B
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Stage II cancer of the prostate involves a tumor that is larger than stage I but is still confined to the prostate gland; if left untreated, it is more likely to spread beyond the prostate and cause symptoms. Stage I cancer of the prostate involves a small, slow-growing cancer that may never cause symptoms or other health problems. Stage III involves a tumor that has spread beyond the prostate but has not reached the bladder, rectum, lymph nodes, or other organs. Stage IV involves a tumor that has spread to the bladder, rectum, lymph nodes, or distant organs such as the bones.
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