In Teaching a Patient About Breast Self-Examination, Why Does the Nurse

question 24

Multiple Choice

In teaching a patient about breast self-examination, why does the nurse emphasize palpation of the axillary areas?

• A) Because deep muscles in that area can mask changes
• B) Because some patients avoid this area because of tenderness
• C) Because most lymph draining from the breast flows through this area
• D) Because supporting ligaments in this area may present as tissue changes

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

The rating of an individual on one trait or characteristic tends to colour ratings on other traits or characteristics.

Stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified, and often inaccurate assumption or generalization about a particular group of people or thing.

Recency Effect

The tendency to remember and give greater importance to the most recent information or experiences when making decisions or judgments.

Dispositional Factors

Internal attributes, traits, or personality characteristics that influence an individual's behavior and attitudes.