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Breast Disorders Latest Questions
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Q: A health care provider is reviewing the medical record
for a client with fibrocystic breast changes. Which finding
should the provider expect?
Ans: Palpable lump in the upper outer quadrant
Health care providers must be able to identify risk factors
for breast cancer. Complete the activity below to identify
which risk factors are modifiable verses nonmodifiable.
Ans: MODIFIABLE
First pregnancy after age 30
No breastfeeding
Hormone Replacement Therapy
smoking
Sedentary lifestyle
Obesity after menopause
NONMODIFIABLE
Age over 50 years old
Early menarche before age 12 and menopause after
age 55
Family history of breast cancer
History of benign breast disease
Breast cancer 1 (BRCA1) and breast cancer 2 (BRCA2)
gene mutations
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Based on Dominique's medical history, which intervention
should the nurse anticipate for Dominique's plan of care?
Select all that apply.
Ans: Education on weight loss strategies
Prescription for annual mammogram
A client presents at the clinic with concerns about breast
tenderness and nodules. Upon examination, the health care
provider notes lumps in both breasts that are round and
mobile. Which question is needed for the provider to follow
up?
Ans: "Do the lumps in your breast become smaller
and less tender after your period ends?"
Match the benign breast disorder to the corresponding
client-reported symptoms.
Ans: 1. About one week before.....
2. When I did my breast
3. I have severe itching and a burning
4. Just last week, my right
The nurse is caring for a client following a modified radical
mastectomy. Which nursing intervention should be included
in the plan of care?
Ans: Elevate the affected arm on a pillow above the
heart level.
The health care provider is caring for a client with breast
cancer who is receiving cyclophosphamide. Which client
statement indicates an understanding of this medication?
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Breast Disorders Latest Questions
and Graded Answers
Q: A health care provider is reviewing the medical record
for a client with fibrocystic breast changes. Which finding
should the provider expect?
Ans: Palpable lump in the upper outer quadrant
Health care providers must be able to identify risk factors
for breast cancer. Complete the activity below to identify
which risk factors are modifiable verses nonmodifiable.
Ans: MODIFIABLE
First pregnancy after age 30
No breastfeeding
Hormone Replacement Therapy
smoking
Sedentary lifestyle
Obesity after menopause
NONMODIFIABLE
Age over 50 years old
Early menarche before age 12 and menopause after
age 55
Family history of breast cancer
History of benign breast disease
Breast cancer 1 (BRCA1) and breast cancer 2 (BRCA2)
gene mutations
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Based on Dominique's medical history, which intervention
should the nurse anticipate for Dominique's plan of care?
Select all that apply.
Ans: Education on weight loss strategies
Prescription for annual mammogram
A client presents at the clinic with concerns about breast
tenderness and nodules. Upon examination, the health care
provider notes lumps in both breasts that are round and
mobile. Which question is needed for the provider to follow
up?
Ans: "Do the lumps in your breast become smaller
and less tender after your period ends?"
Match the benign breast disorder to the corresponding
client-reported symptoms.
Ans: 1. About one week before.....
2. When I did my breast
3. I have severe itching and a burning
4. Just last week, my right
The nurse is caring for a client following a modified radical
mastectomy. Which nursing intervention should be included
in the plan of care?
Ans: Elevate the affected arm on a pillow above the
heart level.
The health care provider is caring for a client with breast
cancer who is receiving cyclophosphamide. Which client
statement indicates an understanding of this medication?
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