A nurse is emphasizing the importance of early detection of breast carcinoma to a female client who has come for her first screening for breast cancer. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to this client?
A) Women at increased risk should have breast ultrasonography performed.
B) Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 20.
C) Clinical breast examination (CBE) is recommended every year for women aged 20–30.
D) Breast self-examination (BSE) is recommended for women starting at age 40.
A
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The nurse should emphasize that women at increased risk should have additional tests such as breast ultrasonography done. Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and not 20 . CBE should be recommended every 3 years for women aged 20 to 30 . BSE is an option for women starting at age 20 years and not at age 40.
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