A nurse performing a breast exam on a female client places the client in a supine position, places a pillow under the right shoulder, and asks the client to place her right lower arm above her head. The reason for this position is to:
a. Flatten the breast tissue evenly over the chest wall.
b. Help the client to relax and feel more comfortable.
c. Reveal lumps deep in the breast more easily.
d. Expose any drainage from the nipples
ANS: A
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