The nurse is planning to perform a breast examination of a female client. When preparing the client for the examination, the nurse will inform the client to expect which techniques? Select all that apply
1. Inspection.
2. Palpation.
3. Percussion.
4. Auscultation.
5. Client interview.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Inspection, palpation, and the client interview are necessary for a complete assessment of the breasts. Percussion and auscultation are not assessment techniques used on breast tissue.
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