The physician has ordered a serum test that can identify a substance indicating the possible presence of malignancy in the client.The nurse understands that this test is used to identify a:

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Tumor markers are substances such as specific protein antigens,enzymes,genes,or hormones that are found in the serum and indicate the possible presence of malignancy.These tests are used to determine the progression or regression of specific types of cancer.Tumor markers do not provide a definitive diagnosis of cancer.

The Physician Has Ordered a Serum Test That Can Identify