In discussing mammography with a client, the nurse would include the current recommendation that
a. all females should have a baseline mammogram at menarche.
b. all females should have a baseline mammogram when they are 21.
c. mammograms should be done semi-annually in women over age 35.
d. mammograms should be done yearly in women over age 40.
D
The American Cancer Society recommends a baseline mammogram for all women by age 40 and mammography screening every year for women age 40 and over.
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