The nurse practitioner discusses breast self-exam with a 78-year-old woman. Which of the following statements if made by the patient indicate understanding of the material?
A) "I need to get a mammogram every 5 years.".
B) "I will call you if I find any lump in my armpit.".
C) "I won't be concerned if my nipple leaks.".
D) "My home health nurse will check me.".
B
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Lump, hard knot, or thickening inside the breast or underarm area is warning sign of breast cancer. Mammograms are recommended every year for women over 50 years of age. Each woman knows her own body better than a home health nurse does.
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