The nurse is discussing breast self-examination with a 20-year-old patient. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further education?
1. "Lying down will help me to feel all of my breast tissue."
2. "A firm ridge in the lower curve of my breast is normal."
3. "I should examine my breasts on the first day of my menstrual period."
4. "The fact that I have breast implants does not negate my need to perform a monthly breast self-examination."
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Rationale 1: When the patient lies down, the breast tissue is spread and is as thin as possible. This helps the patient feel all the tissue.
Rationale 2: A firm ridge in the lower curve of each breast is normal.
Rationale 3: The breast examination should be performed between days 4 and 7 of the menstrual period. On day 1 of the menstrual period, the breasts may be tender or swollen.
Rationale 4: Women who have breast implants should perform breast self-examinations.
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