Exam 16: Breasts and Axillae

A nurse is performing a breast examination of a patient who complains of pain in both breasts that occurs around the time of her menstrual period. The nurse expects which findings during the breast examination?

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Question 21

The nurse notices dimpling of the skin surrounding a palpable mass in the right breast of a female patient. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take next?

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Question 22

Based on the history, a nurse determines that the patient with which finding requires further assessment?

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Question 23

In teaching a patient about breast self-examination, why does the nurse emphasize palpation of the axillary areas?

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A nurse is performing a breast examination of a patient who complains of pain in both breasts that occurs around the time of her menstrual period. The nurse expects which findings during the breast examination?

The nurse notices dimpling of the skin surrounding a palpable mass in the right breast of a female patient. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take next?

Based on the history, a nurse determines that the patient with which finding requires further assessment?

In teaching a patient about breast self-examination, why does the nurse emphasize palpation of the axillary areas?

Introduction to Health Assessment

Obtaining a Health History

Techniques and Equipment for Physical Assessment

General Inspection and Measurement of Vital Signs

Cultural Assessment

Pain Assessment

Mental Health Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

Lungs and Respiratory System

Heart and Peripheral Vascular System

Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Reproductive System and the Perineum

Developmental Assessment Throughout the Life Span

Assessment of the Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Assessment of the Pregnant Patient

Assessment of the Older Adult

Conducting a Head-to-Toe Examination

Documenting the Comprehensive Health Assessment

Adapting Health Assessment to the Hospitalized Patient

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