The Nurse Notes That a Lesbian Client Who Recently Found

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a lesbian client who recently found a breast lump on self-examination has not had a mammogram for 10 years. When asked about this delay the client states that she was not made to feel comfortable during the last mammogram. What should the nurse recognize is the underlying problem that this client is describing?

• A) Social barrier
• B) Emotional barrier
• C) Fear of finding a health problem
• D) Discomfort with the examination

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Definitions:

Jacques Chirac

A former President of France who served from 1995 to 2007, known for his domestic policies and influence in international affairs.

ETA

An acronym for "Euskadi Ta Askatasuna," a Basque nationalist and separatist organization in Spain and France, known for its campaign of bombings, assassinations, and kidnappings in pursuit of independence for the Basque Country.

Violent Separatist

An individual or group advocating for the separation from a larger political entity through the use of violence and armed conflict.

Lech Walesa

A Polish statesman, dissident, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who co-founded and led the Solidarity movement, leading to the end of communist rule in Poland.