The nurse is providing education regarding early detection of breast cancer to a group of women between the ages of 30 and 40. According to recommendations from the American Cancer Society, the nurse explains that it is important for these women to:
1. Do monthly breast self-exams.
2. Have a yearly mammogram.
3. See a physician if there is a strong family history of breast cancer.
4. Have an annual breast exam performed by a health care provider.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Breast self-exam is no longer recommended for all women.
Rationale 2: Yearly mammography for all women over the age of 40 is encouraged as it decreases the mortality from breast cancer.
Rationale 3: While a family history of breast canceris a risk factor it is not the sole reasons to monitor for breast cancer.
Rationale 4: The American Cancer Society recommends a health care practitioner perform a breat examination at a yearly physical exam.
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