A patient diagnosed with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma is being seen in the hematology clinic. The nurse with knowledge of pathophysiology would be correct in identifying this type of skin malignancy as affecting which portion(s) of the body?
A) Spreads by parasitic action
B) Invades breast tissue
C) Infiltrates lymph nodes only
D) Involves multiple body organs
Ans: D
Feedback: AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma is an aggressive tumor that involves multiple body organs. It does not spread by parasitic action.
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