In the oncology nursing portion of their med-surg class the nursing students are learning about Kaposi's sarcoma
Because of the student's knowledge of pathphysiology, the student nurse would be correct in identifying this type of skin malignancy as affecting which portion(s) of the body?
A) Chest and back only
B) Invaded breast tissue
C) Infiltrated lymph nodes only
D) Multiple body organs
Ans: D
Feedback: AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma is an aggressive tumor that involves multiple body organs. It does not spread by parasitic action. It is not limited to the chest and back area.
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