Nursing Management: Breast Disorders

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is teaching a patient about breast self-examination (BSE) who has had a right-sided mastectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A. Only the remaining breast requires a mammogram screening annually.

B. BSE should be done daily while taking a bath or shower.

C. Mammograms should be scheduled every two years.

D. Performing BSE monthly.

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Question 2 of 5

To determine the risk for breast cancer in a patient who has found a small lump in the left breast, which of the following questions is most pertinent for the nurse to ask?

A. Do you currently smoke cigarettes?

B. Have you ever had any breast injuries?

C. At what age did you start having menstrual periods?

D. Is there any family history of fibroccystic breast changes?

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing a patient with a small immobile breast lump for a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy. Which of the following information about the procedure should the nurse explain to the patient?

A. FNA is done in the outpatient clinic, and results are available in 1 to 2 days.

B. Only a small incision is needed, resulting in minimal breast pain and scarring.

C. If the biopsy results are negative, no further diagnostic testing will be needed.

D. FNA is guided by a mammogram, ensuring that cells are taken from the lesion.

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse is conducting a breast assessment on a female patient. Which of the following findings is most indicative of a need for further evaluation?

A. Bilateral nodules that are tender with palpation

B. A nodule that is $1 \mathrm{cm}$ in size, painlessOf course! Here is a basic salad recipe with some ingredients and steps: painless

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D. A lump that increases in size before the menstrual period

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Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who is at menopausal symptoms and considering the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but is concerned about the risk of breast cancer. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing HRT with the patient?

A. HRT does not appear to increase the risk for breast cancer unless there are other risk factors.

B. HRT is a safe therapy for menopausal symptoms if there is no family history of $BRCA$ genes.

C. She and her health care provider must weigh the benefits of HRT against the possible risks of breast cancer.

D. Alternative therapies with herbs and natural drugs are as effective as estrogen in relieving menopausal symptoms.

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