At a point during the admission process of a young female patient, a nurse asks the patient about her menstrual history and self-breast examination. The patient asks about the best time of the month to perform this examination
What is the best response? A. "Anytime you think about it."
B. "At the same time every month."
C. "On the first day of your menstrual cycle."
D. "On the last day of your menstrual cycle."
D
The best time for a self-examination is on the last day of the menstrual period, when the breasts are no longer swollen or tender from hormone elevations. If women are postmenopausal, breasts should be checked on the same day of the month.
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