Which information indicates a nurse understands characteristics of malignant tumors?
a. Grows slowly
b. Has a well-defined capsule
c. Cells vary in size and shape
d. Is well differentiated
ANS: C
Malignant tumors have cells that vary in both size and shape, and they grow rapidly. They are poorly differentiated and not encapsulated.
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The preferred method of diagnosing HIV infection in the neonate is
a. DNA PCR b. plasma viral RNA c. viral culture
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