The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client After a Recent

The nurse is providing care for a client after a recent skin biopsy is positive for melanoma. The health-care provider prescribes chest x-ray, computerized tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain, and ultrasound testing of lymph nodes. Which explanation does the nurse give the client regarding the extensive testing?

A) Testing results will confirm the original diagnosis.
B) The prescribed tests are required before surgery for cancer.
C) Testing is performed to provide a baseline description of the lesion.
D) The tests are necessary to look for any evidence of metastases.