What self-examination schedules should the nurse teach a class of young adult men and women?
1. Monthly breast self-exams for women.
2. Yearly breast self-exams for men.
3. Weekly testicular self-exams for men.
4. Monthly breast self-exams for men.
5. Yearly vulvar self-exams for women.
Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale 1: Women should be instructed to examine their breasts on a monthly schedule.
Rationale 2: Men should be instructed to examine their breasts on a monthly schedule.
Rationale 3: Men should be instructed to examine their testicles monthly.
Rationale 4: Men should be instructed to examine their breasts on a monthly schedule.
Rationale 5: There is no need for a yearly scheduled vulvar self-exam for women, as any abnormalities noticed should be examined by the woman or her healthcare provider immediately.
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