Exam 18: Breasts and Regional Lymphatics

A 55-year-old postmenopausal woman is being seen in the clinic for her annual examination.She is concerned about changes in her breasts that she has noticed over the past 5 years.She states that her breasts have decreased in size and that the elasticity has changed so that her breasts seem "flat and flabby." The nurse's best reply would be:

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Question 41

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

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Question 42

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.)

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Question 43

In performing an assessment of a woman's axillary lymph system, the nurse should assess which of these nodes?

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Question 44

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:

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Question 45

The nurse recognizes which of the following populations as being at increased risk for breast cancer?

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Question 46

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

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.)

In performing an assessment of a woman's axillary lymph system, the nurse should assess which of these nodes?

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:

The nurse recognizes which of the following populations as being at increased risk for breast cancer?

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