A patient shows the nurse a new sore on the forearm that has been increasing in size and will not heal. The nurse caring for this patient knows that which of the following signs could also point to a diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm?

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The signs of noncohesiveness, invasiveness, and destruction of surrounding tissues are typical of malignant neoplasms. Rapid growth, well-defined borders, and cohesiveness are more characteristic of benign tumors. An invasive tumor that continues beyond a tissue border is also typical of malignancy, while slow growth and encapsulation are seen in benign tumors.

A Patient Shows the Nurse a New Sore on the Forearm