How Should the Nurse Position a Patient for Palpation of the Breast

question 34

Multiple Choice

How should the nurse position a patient for palpation of the breast and axillae?

• A) Supine with arms at her side
• B) Supine with arms over her head
• C) Supine with arm over her head and pillow under shoulder of side being examined
• D) Supine with arm over her head and a pillow under shoulder opposite side being examined

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