Physiological Adaptation Q 83

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A nurse prepares to care for a 4-year-old newly admitted for rhabdomyosarcoma. The nurse should alert the staff to pay more attention to the function of which area of the body?

  

     A. All striated muscles

     B. The cerebellum

     C. The kidneys

     D. The leg bones

    

    

Correct Answer: A. All striated muscles

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Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common children’s soft tissue sarcoma. It originates in striated (skeletal) muscles and can be found anywhere in the body. Symptoms of rhabdomyosarcoma include if the cancer is in the head or neck area: sudden bulging or swelling of the eyes, conjunctival chemosis, and headache. It can also affect the urinary or reproductive system. Its common site of metastasis is the lung.

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Option B: The cerebellum is not affected in rhabdomyosarcoma.

Option C: The kidneys are not directly affected by the disease.

Option D: Bones are not directly affected by the disease.

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