The client with which of the following types of lung cancer has the best prognosis?
A. Squamous cell
B. Oat cell
C. Small cell
D. Adenocarcinoma
Correct Answer: A. Squamous cell
Option A: Squamous cell carcinoma is a slow-growing, rarely metastasizing type of cancer.
Options B and C: Oat cell and small cell carcinoma are the same. Small cell carcinoma grows rapidly and is quick to metastasize.
Option D: Adenocarcinoma is the next best lung cancer to have in terms of prognosis.