NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
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When reviewing the chart of a 25-year-old male, the nurse reads that the client was diagnosed with an osteosarcoma of the distal femur. Which statement indicates the nurse's correct interpretation of the client's diagnosis?
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Rationale: B. Osteosarcoma is a malignant primary tumor of the bone, appearing most frequently in males between 10 and 25 years (when bones grow rapidly). Prognosis depends on whether the tumor has metastasized to the lungs, but it is often fatal.
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