The nurse reviews the procedure for breast self-examination (BSE) with a 25-year-old woman who has a family history of breast cancer
When reviewing the procedure, when will the nurse indicate as the best time for a woman to perform a breast self-examination?
a.
A few days before her period
b.
During her menstrual period
c.
On the last day of menstrual flow
d.
One week after the beginning of her period
ANS: D
The best time for BSE is 1 week after the beginning of the menstrual period.
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1. clean the incision site daily with hydrogen peroxide. 2. avoid vaginal intercourse. 3. return to the clinic for suture removal in 7 days. 4. use tampons.
A nurse is conducting parenting classes for parents of adolescents. Which parenting style should the nurse recommend?
a. Laissez-faire b. Authoritative c. Disciplinarian d. Confrontational
An instructor is describing the systems life cycle and compares it to the nursing process. Which of the following would the instructor include as a similarity about the life cycle? Select all that apply
A) Begins with assessment B) Has a definite end point C) Uses different terminology D) Has a variable number of steps E) Has little opportunities for iteration
The nurse is teaching sexuality to a group of older adults. Which of the following comments by a participant reflects that he or she has an understanding of the changes in sexuality that occur with aging?
a. "So sexual intercourse will be more painful for my wife, and we should have sex less frequently?" b. "We have recently seen the need to begin using a lubricant. That's because we make love less often." c. "Fatigue affects the frequency of our lovemaking, but we still regard sexuality as important." d. "It's natural not to have sex anymore. People our age shouldn't still have those feelings."