A Nurse Is Providing a Patient with Instructions Regarding Breast

question 32

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing a patient with instructions regarding breast self-examination (BSE) . Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate that the teaching has been successful?

• A) "I should perform BSE 1 week prior to the start of my period."
• B) "When I reach menopause, I will perform BSE every 2 months."
• C) "Knowing the texture of my breasts is important."
• D) "I should inspect my breasts while standing with my arms down at my sides."
• E) "I should inspect my breasts while in a supine position with my arms at my sides."

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Definitions:

Thrifty Genotype

A hypothesis that suggests certain populations have a genetic predisposition to efficiently store fat to survive famines, which can lead to obesity in environments with plentiful food.

Food Scarcity

A situation where the availability of food is insufficient to meet the needs of the population, leading to hunger and malnutrition.

Dairying People

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Obese

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat that presents significant health risks, including diabetes, heart disease, and various types of cancer.