Who explained to the client that the tumor removed was non-malignant?

• A. The nurse
• B. The client
• C. The healthcare provider
• D. The family

Answer: (C)

The person who explains the tumor’s pathology result to the patient is the healthcare provider who treated the patient, typically the physician or surgeon who performed the removal. After tissue is sent to pathology, the pathologist confirms whether the tumor is benign or malignant, and then the physician delivers that information to the patient, interprets what it means for prognosis, and discusses next steps. The nurse can help by answering questions and reinforcing understanding, but the formal notification and interpretation come from the provider. The patient and family are the recipients of the information, not the source of the diagnosis.