Renal Cancers
Renal Cancers ( 35 Questions)
A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of renal cancers to a client. What is a key factor in the development of renal cell carcinoma?
Incorrect. Excessive production of insulin within the kidney is not a key factor in the development of renal cell carcinoma.
Correct. Renal cell carcinoma typically arises due to mutations in the DNA of renal cells, leading to uncontrolled growth and the formation of tumors.
Incorrect. Abnormalities in the bone marrow do not directly affect kidney function or contribute to the development of renal cell carcinoma.
Incorrect. Decreased blood flow to the kidneys can lead to kidney damage, but it is not a primary factor in the development of renal cell carcinoma.
A) Incorrect. Excessive production of insulin within the kidney is not a key factor in the development of renal cell carcinoma.
B) Correct. Renal cell carcinoma typically arises due to mutations in the DNA of renal cells, leading to uncontrolled growth and the formation of tumors.
C) Incorrect. Abnormalities in the bone marrow do not directly affect kidney function or contribute to the development of renal cell carcinoma.
D) Incorrect. Decreased blood flow to the kidneys can lead to kidney damage, but it is not a primary factor in the development of renal cell carcinoma.