The client is diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. Which of the following features of a benign tumor is of most concern to the nurse?
A) Random, rapid growth of the tumor
B) Cells colonizing to distant body parts
C) Tumor pressure against normal tissues
D) Emission of abnormal proteins
C
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Benign tumors grow more slowly than malignant tumors and do not emit tumor-specific antigens or proteins. Benign tumors do not metastasize to distant sites. Benign tumors can compress tissues as it grows, which can result in impaired organ functioning.
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