Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
A woman who has had surgery for colon cancer asks the nurse why the doctor has her come back for a blood test called CEA. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) is a tumor marker; low levels post-surgery suggest no recurrence of colon cancer, explaining the test's purpose.
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