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CMSRN Medical-Surgical Nursing

Category - Genitourinary

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After teaching breast self-examination, Ms. Ry asked why it is important to move her arms in different positions while standing in front of a mirror. The correct response of the nurse is:
  1. “It is more comfortable in this manner.”
  2. “Change in shape or contour of the breast is easily noticed when you do this.”
  3. “Nipple discharge will be determined with every movement.”
  4. “It gives more emphasis and time to analyze the breast.”
Explanation
Answer - B - “Change in shape or contour of the breast is easily noticed when you do this.” When the arms are placed in different positions, it allows the client to check for any changes in the contour of the breasts. Different positions give different orientations.
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