The nurse instructs a group of community members on the difference between benign and malignant neoplasms. Which participant statements indicate that teaching has been effective?
Select all that apply.
A) "Benign tumors grow slowly."
B) "Malignant tumors are easy to remove."
C) "Benign tumors stay in one area."
D) "Malignant tumors push other tissue out of the way."
E) "Malignant tumors can grow back."
Answer: A, C, E
Benign tumors are slow-growing, stay in one area, are easy to remove, and push other tissue out of the way. Malignant tumors are more difficult to remove. They invade neighboring tissue and can return once removed.
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