The nurse is assessing a client for signs and symptoms of cancer. Which assessment findings does the nurse understand may indicate the presence of cancer? Select all that apply.
A) A change in bowel or bladder habits
B) Abdominal pain
C) Thickening or a lump in any part of the body
D) The recent development of a fever
E) An obvious change in a mole
A) A change in bowel or bladder habits
C) Thickening or a lump in any part of the body
E) An obvious change in a mole
Explanation: A) The American Cancer Society developed the acronym CAUTION to assist the public in remembering common signs and symptoms of cancer. These include a Change in bowel or bladder habits, A sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or any part of the body, Indigestion or difficulty swallowing, Obvious change in a mole, and/or Nagging cough or hoarseness. A common misconception is that cancer will be painful, and therefore obvious to patients and healthcare providers.
B) A common misconception is that a cancer will be painful, and therefore obvious to patients and healthcare providers.
C) The American Cancer Society developed the acronym CAUTION to assist the public in remembering common signs and symptoms of cancer. These include a Change in bowel or bladder habits, A sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or any part of the body, Indigestion or difficulty swallowing, Obvious change in a mole, and/or Nagging cough or hoarseness.
D) A recent development of a fever is not a sign of cancer.
E) The American Cancer Society developed the acronym CAUTION to assist the public in remembering common signs and symptoms of cancer These include a Change in bowel or bladder habits, A sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or any part of the body, Indigestion or difficulty swallowing, Obvious change in a mole, and/or Nagging cough or hoarseness.
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