In assessing the breast of a male patient, the nurse places him in which position?
a. Standing with hands over the head
b. Supine with the hand on the side being examined placed behind the head
c. Sitting with arms at the side
d. Bending forward 45 degrees at the waist
ANS: C
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A. Place the client in a bed sling and use a tape measure to measure the client's length. B. Ask the client to fully extend both arms out to the sides of the body and measure the arm span. C. Assist the client to a sitting position and measure the length of the client's spine and double the number. D. Using a tape measure, measure around the client's fist and multiply by 5.
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