Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gastrointestinal Cancers ( 35 Questions)

A client with a recent diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer asks the nurse about how cancer develops. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While environmental factors can contribute to the development of cancer, they are not the primary cause. Genetic mutations play a significant role.

B) Correct. Gastrointestinal cancer, like other types of cancer, develops when normal cells in the gastrointestinal tract acquire genetic mutations. These mutations lead to uncontrolled cell growth and the formation of tumors.

C) Incorrect. While there can be a genetic component to some cases of gastrointestinal cancer, it is not exclusively inherited from one's parents.

D) Incorrect. While the exact cause of gastrointestinal cancer may not always be known, significant research has identified genetic mutations and other factors that contribute to its development.




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