Which statement by a client being treated for a dermoid cyst of the ovary indicates a need for further clarification regarding the cause and management of this problem?
A. "I will still be able to have children."
B. "My risk for cancer is no greater than anyone else."
C. "I hope my next pregnancy will occur in the uterus rather than the ovary."
D. "Without surgery, this cyst could get larger and eventually rupture."
C
A dermoid cyst of the ovary is a germ cell tumor (usually benign) arising from ovarian cells. It is not a product of conception, even though it can contain teeth, hair, and other differentiated mat-ter.
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a. Resources available to promote health b. Interactions among subsystems c. Physical environment d. Demographics
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