The nurse teaching a group of adults about cancer warning signs presents to the group a list of the seven possible warning signs of cancer that is used by the American Cancer Society. What should this list include? Select all that apply
1. Areas of alopecia
2. Sores that do not heal
3. Nagging cough or hoarseness
4. Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
5. Change in bowel or bladder habits
6. Absence or decreased frequency of menses
2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale: Each of the seven warning signs of cancer begins with a letter from the word "CAUTION." Areas of alopecia occur following cancer chemotherapy. Absence of menses is not one of the signs.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Fatty acids with one double bond.
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