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NCLEX-RN

Category - Health Promotion

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The nurse teaches a group of female clients how to perform a breast self-examination. Which of the following statements by a client should indicate to the nurse that the client needs further teaching?
  1. “I will examine my breasts on the same day, every other month, in the shower and lying down.”
  2. “I will examine my breasts on the same day every month.”
  3. “The best time to do the breast exam is within a week after the end of my menstrual period.”
  4. “If my menstrual period is irregular, breast self-examination is still possible.”
Explanation
Answer: A - The best time to do the breast exam is within one week after the end of menstrual flow. If the client has an irregular menstrual cycle, breast self-examination is done on the same day, every month in the shower and when lying down.
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