The nurse is providing breast cancer education at a community facility. The American Cancer Society recommends that women get mammograms:
A) Yearly after age 40
B) After the birth of the first child and every 2 years thereafter
C) After the first menstrual period and annually thereafter
D) Every 3 years between ages 20 and 40 and annually thereafter
Ans: A
Feedback: The American Cancer Society recommends a mammogram yearly for women over age 40. The other statements are incorrect. It's recommended that women between ages 20 and 40 have a professional breast examination (not a mammogram) every 3 years.
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