A 21-year-old female patient asks the nurse what is the best time for performing breast self-examination (BSE). Which of the following should the nurse tell the patient?
a. "Any time you think of it."
b. "At the same time each month."
c. "On the first day of your menstrual period."
d. "Two to three days after your menstrual period ends."
D
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A "Any time you think of it" is inconsistent and is not the correct answer.
B It is partially true that the patient should perform BSE at the same time each month; however, she should also perform the BSE two to three days after the menstrual period ends.
C The first day of the menstrual cycle is not the best time for a woman to perform a BSE.
D The best time for a BSE is two to three days after the end of the menstrual period, when the breast is no longer swollen or tender from hormone elevations.
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