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N A Breast Exam
N A Breast Exam Pg 857
Question | Answer |
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What time of the month should a breast exam be completed and why? | 1 - Immediately after the menstrual period; 2 - Because there is minimal breast engorgement |
When should nonmenstruating women examine their breasts? | At the first of each month |
Where should the exam start? | In the shower; Raise one arm & with fingers flat, press gently in small circles, starting at the outmost top edge of the breast, spiraling in toward the nipple. (Including the axillary region.) |
When Examining the right breast what hand would you use? | The left |
After shower, continue the exam where? | In front of a mirrow. Steps to follow: Place arms at sides, then raise arms above head, watch for changes in size, shape & contour of each breast, also for - puckering, dimpling or changes in skin texture |
Why would you gently squeeze both nipples? | To look for discharge? |
What is the final step of the exam? | Place a towel or pillow under right shoulder and touch in same manner as in the shower |
How do you verify pt understands procedure? | Have pt demonstrate using the teaching model |