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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Following Surgical Removal

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The nurse is caring for a client following surgical removal of a malignant melanoma. The client was found to have a mutation of the BRAF oncogene. What is the best response by the nurse when the client's sister asks if she is at increased risk for this form of melanoma?


A) "This mutation often runs in families, so you are at increased risk."
B) "Mutation of the BRAF oncogene isn't inherited, so this form of melanoma doesn't increase your risk."
C) "Your brother's melanoma was caused by excessive sun exposure, so you aren't at increased risk."
D) "Your fair skin, light hair, and freckles place you at high risk for melanoma."

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