Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer ( 40 Questions)

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Question 6 :

A client recently diagnosed with lung cancer asks the nurse about the role of mutations in the development of the disease. How should the nurse respond?

A "Lung cancer is primarily caused by lifestyle factors like smoking and doesn't involve genetic mutations."

Incorrect. While lifestyle factors like smoking are significant, genetic mutations can also play a role in lung cancer.

B "Mutations in specific genes can contribute to the development of lung cancer, especially in non-smokers."

Correct. Mutations in certain genes, especially in non-smokers, can increase the risk of developing lung cancer.

C "Genetic mutations are only associated with small cell lung cancer, not other types."

Incorrect. Genetic mutations can be associated with various types of lung cancer, not just small cell lung cancer.

D "Lung cancer is exclusively hereditary and not influenced by genetic mutations."

Incorrect. Lung cancer is influenced by both genetic mutations and environmental factors like smoking.

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer ( 40 Questions)

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