A 58-year-old female asks the nurse how often she should have a mammogram. The nurse states she should have one done:
A)
every year.
B)
every other year until age 75, then yearly.
C)
every 5 years if her current one is negative.
D)
only if she feels a lump or has a strong family history of breast cancer.
A
Explanation:
A)
The American Cancer Society recommends mammograms every other year between ages 40 and 50, and then yearly after age 50.
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Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
B)
The American Cancer Society recommends mammograms every other year between ages 40 and 50, and then yearly after age 50.
Comprehension
Implementation
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
C)
The American Cancer Society recommends mammograms every other year between ages 40 and 50, and then yearly after age 50.
Comprehension
Implementation
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
D)
The American Cancer Society recommends mammograms every other year between ages 40 and 50, and then yearly after age 50.
Comprehension
Implementation
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease
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