A client who has breast cancer is undergoing a positron emission tomography (PET) scan. Which finding should the nurse detect through the use of this test? Select all that apply
1. Vascularization
2. Hormone sensitivity
3. Oxygen consumption
4. Tumor receptor status
5. Change in metabolic activity
6. Outline of the shape of the ducts
1, 3, 4, 5
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A) "cecum" B) "appendix" C) "hanging down" D) "small thing"
A/An ____________________ is a malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. nutritional wellness b. social wellness c. emotional wellness d. spiritual wellness e. physical wellness
Which disease causes hereditary, congenital bleeding disorders of the clotting factors and platelet functions?
a. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) b. Von Willebrand's disease c. Thalassemia d. Hemophilia