While Completing a Physical Examination,the Nurse Positions a Female Patient

question 25

Multiple Choice

While completing a physical examination,the nurse positions a female patient supine during palpation of the breasts.What information should the nurse provide for the patient regarding the positioning?

• A)Your breast exam will be less painful when you are lying down.
• B)It is easier to feel the breast tissue when you are lying on your back.
• C)The examination will take a few minutes and you will be more comfortable lying down.
• D)Breast abnormalities are easier to visualize with the client in the supine position.

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