The nurse is speaking to a group of women about early detection of breast cancer. The youngest woman in the group is 47. Following the American Cancer Society guidelines, the nurse should recommend that the women:
A) Perform breast self-examination annually.
B) Have a mammogram annually.
C) Have a hormonal receptor assay annually.
D) Have a physician conduct a clinical examination every 2 years.
Ans: B
Feedback: The American Cancer Society guidelines state that women older than age 40 should
have a mammogram annually and a clinical examination at least annually (not every 2 years); all women should perform breast self-examination monthly (not annually). The hormonal receptor assay is done on a known breast tumor to determine whether the tumor is estrogen- or progesterone-dependent.
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