A female patient tells the nurse that she has had mammograms since the age of 25 . This information could mean
a. the patient has breast cancer
b. there is a family history of breast cancer
c. someone provided the wrong instruction to this patient
d. the patient has ovarian cancer
B
The American Cancer Society recommends a baseline mammogram and bilateral breast ultrasound at ages 35 to 40 . After that, annual mammograms should begin at age 40 . For women with a significant family history or women with palpable masses, mammography should be performed as needed, regardless of age.
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