The nurse is teaching breast self-examination (BSE) to a group of women. The nurse should recommend that the women perform BSE at what time?
A) At the time of menses
B) At any convenient time, regardless of cycles
C) Weekly
D) Between days 5 and 7 after menses
Ans: D
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BSE is best performed after menses, on day 5 to day 7, counting the first day of menses as day 1. Monthly performance is recommended.
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The nurse lists the age-related changes to the integumentary system, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. elastic fibers and adipose tissue diminish. b. skin thins and becomes transparent. c. hair thins as follicles decrease. d. skin becomes dry. e. thinned skin leads to intolerance of cold.
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