At a Routine Yearly Physical,an 18-Year-Old Woman States,"I Never Check

question 15

Multiple Choice

At a routine yearly physical,an 18-year-old woman states,"I never check my breasts.I think I am too young to worry about that." The most helpful response would be:

• A) "There is no need to check your breasts at your age."
• B) "Most women would be interested in their own health."
• C) "You should practice checking your breasts the first day of your monthly period."
• D) "All women should check their breasts every month."

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Diets

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Hypertension

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Cardiovascular Disease

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