A patient's malignant melanoma is suspected of having metastasized.Which of the following biopsy procedures should the nurse expect to be performed to determine the stage of metastatic cancer?
A)Lymph node
B)Muscle
C)Prostate
D)Skin

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Biopsy of the lymph nodes is typically performed to determine if cancer has spread beyond its primary location and to what extent. In the case of melanoma, biopsy of nearby lymph nodes can indicate if the cancer has metastasized. Biopsies of muscle, prostate, or skin would not provide the same information in determining the stage of metastatic cancer.

A Patient's Malignant Melanoma Is Suspected of Having Metastasized