A patient had a mastectomy with axillary node dissection and was told she has stage IV breast cancer. The nurse would expect surveillance of which body systems as the most likely areas for metastasis?. Select all that apply.

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Breast cancer commonly metastasizes to the bone, liver, brain, and lungs. The uterus is not a common site for breast cancer metastasis. Therefore, choices A, B, C, and D are the best selections for areas of surveillance.

A Patient Had a Mastectomy with Axillary Node Dissection and Was