The Nurse Is Conducting a Class on BSE

question 8

Multiple Choice

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)The woman needs to perform BSE only 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 her baby is born.

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Definitions:

Correlational Study

A research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a correlation exists, without implying causation.

Statistical Significance

Likelihood that a study’s results have occurred only by chance.

Probability

The likelihood or chance that a specific event will occur, often expressed as a ratio or percentage.

Research Study

A structured process of investigation that aims to uncover new information or test hypotheses in a systematic way.