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health assessments
breast and lymphatics ch 20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| structure of breast | axillary tail of spence nipple and areola montgomery's glands |
| montgomery glands | small sebaceous glands on the nipple and areola |
| glandular tissue (breasts) | produce milk |
| fibrous tissue (breasts) | support breasts cooper's ligament |
| internal anatomy of breasts | glandular tissue fibrous tissue adipose tissue 4 quadrants (upper inner/outer, lower inner/outer) |
| area of breast most targeted for breast cancer | (upper) outer |
| breast lymphatics | central (mid axillary) pectoral (anterior axillary) subscapular (posterior axillary) lateral (inside upper arm) |
| drainage pattern for breast lymph nodes | 75% of each breast drains into same side axillary node other 25% drains into clavicle, chest, abdomen or other breast |
| most common type of cancer in women | breast cancer most common cancer in women |
| subjective data for breast | pain/discharge lumps/swelling rash trauma Hx breast disease SHx self care (self exam + mammogram) |
| subjective data about axilla | tenderness, lump, swelling rash |
| consideration for breast implants | need to recognize how breast looks/feels with implants and recognize change with implants |
| physical examination of breasts | inspect general appearance skin inspection lymphatic drainage areas nipple appearance |
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sleepingbear