A client is diagnosed with a small lipoma on his arm and is being discharged from the clinic.The client says,"I have a tumor,but I am not being treated with anything.I don't understand." How should the nurse respond? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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The nurse should explain to the client that lipomas are benign, grow slowly, do not metastasize, and are not cancerous. Therefore, they usually do not require any treatment. Option A and E are incorrect as they suggest to refer the client to other specialists, which is not necessary in this case.

A Client Is Diagnosed with a Small Lipoma on His