When performing a clinical breast examination, which would the nurse do first?
A) Palpate the axillary area.
B) Compress the nipple for a discharge.
C) Palpate the breasts.
D) Inspect the breasts.
D
Response:
The first step in the clinical breast exam is to inspect the woman's breasts. The nurse then palpates the breasts, compresses the nipple to check for a discharge, and finally palpates the axillary area.
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