Exam 2: NU 185 NU185 Latest

Exam 2: NU 185 / NU185 (Latest

Update 2025 / 2026) Medical- Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Answers Guide | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions) - Galen

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neoplasm

Answer:

new growth (tumor)

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Kaposi's sarcoma

Answer:

malignant tumor of the blood vessels associated with AIDS, bruised and discolored, can be interna or external

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benign tumors

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tumors that are surgically removable with little risk of further growth in the body, most problems are caused by the size and pressure of the tumor

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malignant tumors

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invade surrounding tissues and can metastasize

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risk factors for maligant tumor growth

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age diet high in red meat, processed foods, alcohol, smoked/charred foods hormones; estrogen puts @RF uterine cancer chronic irritation; GERD, RF esophogeal cancer Carcinogens

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Carcinogens

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cancer causing substances that damage cell dna, normal cells become malignant

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RF breast cancer

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BRCA 1 and BRCA 2

age >65

1st degree relative

Jewish

High BMI; retains more estrogen

no children or first child after 30

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RF testicular cancer

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white young males HIV positive brother (genetic) perform self exam monthly after shower with a mirror

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CAUTION pneumonic

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Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore throat that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Obvious changes in wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness

Warning signs or cancer

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