A Client Recently Had a Mammogram

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client recently had a mammogram.Which statement by the client indicates a need for clarification regarding the importance or purpose of this procedure?

• A) "Now that I have had a mammogram, my risk for getting breast cancer is reduced."
• B) "I will still do a breast self-examination monthly even after the mammogram."
• C) "Yearly mammograms can reduce my risk of dying from breast cancer."
• D) "The amount of radiation exposure from a mammogram is very low."

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Definitions:

Osteocytes

Osteocytes are mature bone cells encased in the bone matrix, playing a key role in bone maintenance and mineral homeostasis.

Osteoclasts

Cells that break down bone tissue, playing an essential role in bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis.

Chondrocytes

Cells specialized in the production and upkeep of the cartilaginous matrix that reside within cartilage.

Monocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the immune system by fighting off pathogens and removing dead cells.