A Woman Is in the Family Planning Clinic Seeking Birth

question 44

Multiple Choice

A woman is in the family planning clinic seeking birth control information.She states that her breasts "change all month long" and that she is worried that this is unusual.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) Tell her that it is unusual. The breasts of nonpregnant females usually stay pretty much the same all month long.
• B) Tell her that it is very common for breasts to change in response to stress and that she should assess her life for stressful events.
• C) Tell her that, because of the changing hormones during the monthly menstrual cycle, cyclic breast changes are common.
• D) Tell her that breast changes normally occur only during pregnancy and that a pregnancy test is needed at this time.

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