The nurse is distinguishing differences between malignant and benign tumors. Which tumors would the nurse include in the list of benign tumors?(Select all that apply.)
1. Adenoma
2. Lipoma
3. Carcinoma
4. Sarcoma
5. Melanoma
1, 2
Rationale 1:Adenomas are benign tumors of glandular tissue, and lipomasare tumors of adipose tissue.
Rationale 2:Adenomasare benign tumors of glandular tissue, and lipomasare tumors of adipose tissue.
Rationale 3: Carcinoma is a type of malignant tumor.
Rationale 4: Sarcoma is a type of malignant tumor.
Rationale 5: Melanoma is a type of malignant tumor.
Global Rationale: Benign tumors grow slowly, do not metastasize, and rarely require drug treatment. Examples include adenomas, which are benign tumors of glandular tissue, and lipomas, which are tumors of adipose tissue. Carcinoma, and sarcoma, and melanoma are types of malignant tumor.
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