Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with cervical cancer. What type of genes can cause cancer?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D. Proto-oncogenes can mutate into oncogenes, leading to uncontrolled cell growth. Tumor suppressor genes regulate cell division and repair DNA damage. DNA repair genes help maintain genomic integrity. Option A is incorrect because tumor enhancer genes are not generally recognized in cancer development. Option B is incorrect as genes are implicated in cancer pathogenesis. Option C is incorrect as DNA repair genes are essential in preventing cancer.