A nurse is planning breast education for women. What information does the nurse plan to provide about breast cancer screening recommendations?
A.
Annual screening after age 40
B.
MRI to replace mammography
C.
No routine screening after age 65
D.
Periodic screening if high risk
ANS: A
Breast cancer screening is the subject of controversy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends annual screening with mammography and clinical breast examinations every year starting at age 40.
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