A patient has presented for her annual mammogram. The patient voices concerns related to exposure to radiation. What should the nurse teach the patient about a mammogram?
A) It does not use radiation.
B) Radiation levels are safe as long as mammograms are performed only once per year.
C) The negative effects of radiation do not accumulate until late in life.
D) Radiation from a mammogram is equivalent to an hour of sunlight.
Ans: D
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The radiation exposure of mammogram is equivalent to about 1 hour of exposure to sunlight. Consequently, the benefits of mammography far outweigh any risks associated with the procedure. Negative consequences are insignificant, and do not accumulate later in life.
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