HESI Case Study - Breast Cancer Real Exam
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At the community education Which nursing explanation best promotes
program, the client learns that effective communication?
breast self-exam (BSE) is best
performed 2-3 days after the start Select a day that is easy to remember to perform
of the menstrual flow when the BSE consistently every month.
breasts are least engorged and
tender. Since the client had a
hysterectomy 5 years ago, she does
not have periods. She asks the
nurse if she still needs to perform
BSE, and if so, when.
The client demonstrates BSE Demonstrate how arm should be positioned
technique for the nurse using a behind or over the head.
practice model. She uses her
fingerpads and states that when
lying down, her arm should be
relaxed at her side. What
instructions should the nurse
provide?
, Another client in the class said she A positive test for the BRCA1 mutation identifies
had heard that there is a genetic an increased risk for breast cancer.
test that would diagnose breast
cancer. What is the best response
by the nurse?
Diagnostic Testing Teach the client's family that even women with no
identified risk factors are at risk.
While performing a BSE, the client
discovers a lump.After seeing her
healthcare provider (HCP), the
client is scheduled for a
mammogram. She brings a family
member with her to the Women's
Health Center to learn about
mammograms. The client's family
member tells the nurse that she
does not need a mammogram
annually because she has no risk
factors for breast cancer, except
that her father's sister had breast
cancer.
Which nursing intervention best
promotes effective
communication?
The client's family member states Show the client's family what most women say
that she will schedule a causes the discomfort during a mammogram.
mammogram and she asks the
nurse if it will be painful. How
should the nurse respond?
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Terms in this set (29)
At the community education Which nursing explanation best promotes
program, the client learns that effective communication?
breast self-exam (BSE) is best
performed 2-3 days after the start Select a day that is easy to remember to perform
of the menstrual flow when the BSE consistently every month.
breasts are least engorged and
tender. Since the client had a
hysterectomy 5 years ago, she does
not have periods. She asks the
nurse if she still needs to perform
BSE, and if so, when.
The client demonstrates BSE Demonstrate how arm should be positioned
technique for the nurse using a behind or over the head.
practice model. She uses her
fingerpads and states that when
lying down, her arm should be
relaxed at her side. What
instructions should the nurse
provide?
, Another client in the class said she A positive test for the BRCA1 mutation identifies
had heard that there is a genetic an increased risk for breast cancer.
test that would diagnose breast
cancer. What is the best response
by the nurse?
Diagnostic Testing Teach the client's family that even women with no
identified risk factors are at risk.
While performing a BSE, the client
discovers a lump.After seeing her
healthcare provider (HCP), the
client is scheduled for a
mammogram. She brings a family
member with her to the Women's
Health Center to learn about
mammograms. The client's family
member tells the nurse that she
does not need a mammogram
annually because she has no risk
factors for breast cancer, except
that her father's sister had breast
cancer.
Which nursing intervention best
promotes effective
communication?
The client's family member states Show the client's family what most women say
that she will schedule a causes the discomfort during a mammogram.
mammogram and she asks the
nurse if it will be painful. How
should the nurse respond?
