A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of a bowel tumor. The physician has ordered several diagnostic tests. Which test does the nurse understand will confirm the diagnosis of malignancy?
a. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) c. abdominal ultrasound
b. computerized tomography (CT) scan d. biopsy of the tumor
D
A biopsy is used to determine whether a tumor is malignant or benign. Other diagnostic tests, such as an MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound may determine the presence of a mass but will not confirm a diagnosis of malignancy.
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