In teaching a patient about breast self-examination, why does the nurse emphasize palpation of the axillary areas?
a. Because deep muscles in that area can mask changes
b. Because some patients avoid this area because of tenderness
c. Because most lymph draining from the breast flows through this area
d. Because supporting ligaments in this area may present as tissue changes
ANS: C
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