The nurse is teaching a student nurse about the incidence and etiology of nephromas. Which of the following accurately describes this condition?
A) Kidney tumors are almost always benign.
B) Kidney tumors occur more frequently in women.
C) Kidney tumors are rare in people under 30 years of age.
D) Some nephromas have a hereditary risk factor.
C, D
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Some nephromas have a hereditary risk factor. Kidney tumors are almost always malignant. They occur more frequently in men. They are rare in people under 30 years of age and are increased in incidence in people over age 65.
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