Which description(s) is/are characteristic of a malignant neoplasm? (Select all that apply.)
a. Very small nuclei
b. Disorganization
c. Altered DNA
d. Invasion of nearby organs
e. Travel through body fluid
B, C, D, E
Malignant neoplasms have large rather than small nuclei. Disorganization, altered DNA, invasion of nearby organs, and the ability to travel through body fluids are all characteristics of malignancies.
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A) Epoetin alfa B) Ferrous sulfate C) Hydroxocobalamin D) Hydroxyurea
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a. hyperglycemia. b. clavicle fractures. c. hyperthermia. d. an increase in red blood cells.