Exam 17: Breasts and Regional Lymphatics

The nurse is palpating a female patient's breasts during an examination.Which of these positions is most likely to make significant lumps more distinct during breast palpation?

A patient is newly diagnosed with benign breast disease.The nurse recognizes which statement about benign breast disease to be true? The presence of benign breast disease:

While examining a 75-year-old woman,the nurse notices that the skin over her right breast is thickened and the hair follicles are exaggerated.This condition is known as:

During an interview,a patient reveals that she is pregnant.She states that she is not sure whether she will breastfeed her baby and asks for some information about this.Which of these statements by the nurse is accurate?

The nurse is preparing to teach a woman about BSE.Which statement by the nurse is correct?

During an examination of a 7-year-old girl,the nurse notices that the girl is showing breast budding.What should the nurse do next?

During a physical examination,a 45-year-old woman states that she has had a crusty,itchy rash on her breast for approximately 2 weeks.In trying to find the cause of the rash,which question would be important for the nurse to ask?

The nurse is conducting a class on BSE.Which of these statements indicates the proper BSE technique?

During an annual physical examination,a 43-year-old patient states that she does not perform monthly breast self-examinations (BSEs).She tells the nurse that she believes that mammograms "do a much better job than I ever could to find a lump." The nurse should explain to her that:

The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about breast milk.Which statement by the nurse is correct?

The nurse is discussing BSEs with a postmenopausal woman.The best time for postmenopausal women to perform BSEs is:

A patient states during the interview that she noticed a new lump in the shower a few days ago.It was on her left breast near her axilla.The nurse should plan to:

During the physical examination,the nurse notices that a female patient has an inverted left nipple.Which statement regarding this is most accurate?

During an examination of a woman,the nurse notices that her left breast is slightly larger than her right breast.Which of these statements is true about this finding?

A 54-year-old man comes to the clinic with a "horrible problem." He tells the nurse that he has just discovered a lump on his breast and is fearful of cancer.The nurse knows which statement about breast cancer in men is true?

The nurse is examining a 62-year-old man and notes that he has bilateral gynecomastia.The nurse should explore his health history for which related conditions? Select all that apply.

When a breastfeeding mother is diagnosed with a breast abscess,which of these instructions from the nurse is correct? The mother needs to:

A 65-year-old patient remarks that she just cannot believe that her breasts "sag so much." She states it must be from a lack of exercise.What explanation should the nurse offer her? After menopause:

During a health history interview,a female patient states that she has noticed a few drops of clear discharge from her right nipple.What should the nurse do next?

The nurse is preparing for a class in early detection of breast cancer.Which statement is true with regard to breast cancer in black women in the United States?