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A Patient Preparing to Undergo a Colon Resection for Cancer

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A patient preparing to undergo a colon resection for cancer of the colon asks about the elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test result. The nurse explains that the test is used to


A) identify any metastasis of the cancer.
B) monitor the tumor status after surgery.
C) confirm the diagnosis of a specific type of cancer.
D) determine the need for postoperative chemotherapy.

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