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NCLEX-RN Exam - Question 18


The nurse should know that according to current thinking, the most important prognostic factor for a client with breast cancer is:

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Correct Answer: B

Axillary node status is considered the most important prognostic factor for a client with breast cancer. This is because it indicates whether cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes. The presence of cancer in the lymph nodes generally suggests a poorer prognosis, as it means the cancer is more likely to have spread to other parts of the body.

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HusseinKeyowOption: A
Aug 13, 2023

Answe A

izhaakOption: A
Aug 22, 2023

ANSWER A

CrysieOption: B
Oct 17, 2023

Answer - B

UrchmanduduOption: B
Dec 10, 2023

B. AWS

Pom_24Option: B
Feb 22, 2024

B. Axillary node status