A Woman Is Sitting in a Corner of the Clinical

question 11

Multiple Choice

A woman is sitting in a corner of the clinical waiting room,crying audibly.The nurse asks,"What's wrong? Can I help?" The woman responds,"They just told me I have a positive mammogram and I need to see my doctor for follow-up tests.I know I'm going to die of cancer.How can I tell my family?" Which of the following information does the nurse need to know in order to help the woman cope with this finding?

• A) The negative predictive value of mammography
• B) The positive predictive value of mammography
• C) The reliability of mammography
• D) The validity of mammography

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Definitions:

Sternocleidomastoid

A major muscle in the neck that extends from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull, involved in rotating and flexing the neck.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is involved in the movement of the shoulders and arms.

Insertion

Insertion refers to the placement of an object or substance into a body part or into a device, often used in medical procedures or mechanical processes.

Origin

The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.