Asked by sandi eskew on Apr 23, 2024
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The nurse is conducting a class on BSE. Which of these statements indicates the proper BSE technique?
A) The best time to perform BSE is in the middle of the menstrual cycle.
B) A woman should perform BSEs bimonthly unless she has fibrocystic breast tissue.
C) The best time to perform a BSE is 4 to 7 days after the first day of the menstrual period.
D) If she suspects that she is pregnant, then the woman should not perform a BSE until after her baby is born.
Fibrocystic Breast
A condition characterized by noncancerous changes in the breast tissue that can lead to lumpiness, tenderness, and discomfort.
Menstrual Period
A monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females, part of the menstrual cycle.
- Grasp the importance and technique of Breast Self-Examination (BSE).
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dyvette salinas7 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The best time to conduct a BSE is right after the menstrual period, or the fourth through seventh day of the menstrual cycle, when the breasts are the smallest and least congested. The pregnant or menopausal woman who is not having menstrual periods should be advised to select a familiar date to examine her breasts each month-for example, her birth date or the day the rent is due. Women do not need to be advised to perform BSEs bimonthly.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the importance and technique of Breast Self-Examination (BSE).