Renal Cancers
Renal Cancers ( 35 Questions)
A client asks the nurse how renal cancers spread to other parts of the body. How should the nurse respond?
Correct. Renal cancers, particularly renal cell carcinoma, often spread through the bloodstream to distant organs, a process known as metastasis.
Incorrect. While direct invasion of neighboring tissues and organs can occur, metastasis through the bloodstream is a common route of spread for renal cancers.
Incorrect. Renal cancers do have the capacity to spread to other parts of the body, primarily through the bloodstream.
Incorrect. While lymphatic spread can occur, renal cancers often spread primarily through the bloodstream.
A) Correct. Renal cancers, particularly renal cell carcinoma, often spread through the bloodstream to distant organs, a process known as metastasis.
B) Incorrect. While direct invasion of neighboring tissues and organs can occur, metastasis through the bloodstream is a common route of spread for renal cancers.
C) Incorrect. Renal cancers do have the capacity to spread to other parts of the body, primarily through the bloodstream.
D) Incorrect. While lymphatic spread can occur, renal cancers often spread primarily through the bloodstream.