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The client frequently finds lumps in her breasts, esp. around
her period. Which info should the nurse teach the client re:
breast self care?
1. This is a benign process that does not need follow up.
2. Eliminate chocolate and caffeine from diet.
3. Practice breast self exam monthly.
4. This is how breast cancer starts and she needs surgery.
Ans: 3. The American Cancer Soc. doesn't
recommend monthly self exams for everyone, but
knowing baseline is helpful.
The client diagnosed with breast cancer is considering
whether to have a lumpectomy or a more invasive
procedure, a modified radical mastectomy. Which info
should the nurse discuss?
1. Ask if she is afraid of general anesthesia.
2. Ask how she feels about radiation and chemotherapy.
3. Tell her that she will need reconstruction with either
procedure.
4. Find out if she has BC in her family.
Ans: 2. She should understand the Tx regimen for
F/U care. Rad. and chemo are reqd for lumpectomy;
Regimen results are equal to MRM.
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The client has undergone a wedge resection for cancer on
the left breast. Which discharge instruction should the nurse
teach?
1. Don't life more than 5 lbs. with left hand until released by
HCP
2. The cancer has been totally removed and no F/U therapy
is required.
3. Client should empty Hemovac every 12 hours.
4. Client should arrange for an appt. with a plastic surgeon
for reconstruction.
Ans: 1. Pressure on incision should be limited.
Which recommendationt is the American Cancer Society
guideline for early detection of BC?
1. Beginning at 18 y.o. have a biannual clinical breast exam
with HCP.
2. Beginning at 30 y.o. perform monthly breast self exams.
3. Beginning at 40 y.o., receive a yearly mammogram.
4. Beginning at 50 y.o. have a breast sonogram every 5 yrs.
Ans: 3.
The client has a mastectomy and asks nurse about a Tram
Flap procedure. Which info should nurse provide?
1. The surgeon will insert a saline filled sac under the skin to
simulate a breast.
2. The surgeon will pull the client's own tissue under the skin
to create a breast.
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NCLEX Breast Cancer Latest
Questions and Graded Answers
The client frequently finds lumps in her breasts, esp. around
her period. Which info should the nurse teach the client re:
breast self care?
1. This is a benign process that does not need follow up.
2. Eliminate chocolate and caffeine from diet.
3. Practice breast self exam monthly.
4. This is how breast cancer starts and she needs surgery.
Ans: 3. The American Cancer Soc. doesn't
recommend monthly self exams for everyone, but
knowing baseline is helpful.
The client diagnosed with breast cancer is considering
whether to have a lumpectomy or a more invasive
procedure, a modified radical mastectomy. Which info
should the nurse discuss?
1. Ask if she is afraid of general anesthesia.
2. Ask how she feels about radiation and chemotherapy.
3. Tell her that she will need reconstruction with either
procedure.
4. Find out if she has BC in her family.
Ans: 2. She should understand the Tx regimen for
F/U care. Rad. and chemo are reqd for lumpectomy;
Regimen results are equal to MRM.
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The client has undergone a wedge resection for cancer on
the left breast. Which discharge instruction should the nurse
teach?
1. Don't life more than 5 lbs. with left hand until released by
HCP
2. The cancer has been totally removed and no F/U therapy
is required.
3. Client should empty Hemovac every 12 hours.
4. Client should arrange for an appt. with a plastic surgeon
for reconstruction.
Ans: 1. Pressure on incision should be limited.
Which recommendationt is the American Cancer Society
guideline for early detection of BC?
1. Beginning at 18 y.o. have a biannual clinical breast exam
with HCP.
2. Beginning at 30 y.o. perform monthly breast self exams.
3. Beginning at 40 y.o., receive a yearly mammogram.
4. Beginning at 50 y.o. have a breast sonogram every 5 yrs.
Ans: 3.
The client has a mastectomy and asks nurse about a Tram
Flap procedure. Which info should nurse provide?
1. The surgeon will insert a saline filled sac under the skin to
simulate a breast.
2. The surgeon will pull the client's own tissue under the skin
to create a breast.
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