Wilms tumor is a cancer most commonly in children under the age of 5. These tumor cells originate from which of the following?
Wilms tumor is a cancer most commonly in children under the age of 5. These tumor cells originate from which of the following?
A. Lung cells
[9%]
B. Epithelial cells
[20%]
C. Adipose cells
[10%]
D. Renal cells
[61%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Child Health
Lesson
Hematological/Oncological
Client Need
Test Plan
Physiological Adaptation
Related Topic
Pathophysiology
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice D is correct. Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a cancer of the kidneys. It’s tumor cells originate from renal cells.
Choice A is incorrect. Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a cancer of the kidneys. It’s tumor cells do not originate from lung cells. The lungs, however, are the most common location for cancer to metastasize to.
Choice B is incorrect. Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a cancer of the kidneys. It’s tumor cells do not originate from epithelial, or skin cells.
Choice C is incorrect. Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a cancer of the kidneys. It’s tumor cells do not originate from adipose, or fat cells.
NCSBN Client Need Topic: Physiological Integrity, Subtopic: Basic care, comfort; Pediatrics - Oncology
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