A nurse is conducting a healthy living workshop for a group of women in their 20s. Which of the following screening recommendations should the nurse provide to the participants?

Question

A) Monthly breast self-examination (BSE)
B) BSE or mammography each year starting at age 40
C) Annual clinical breast examination until age 65
D) Clinical breast examination every 3 years until age 40

Answer 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
In 2003, the American Cancer Society dropped its recommendation that all women perform regular, systematic self-examination. Women should have a clinical examination by a trained health professional at least every 3 years between 20 and 40 years of age and annually after 40 years of age. Mammogram screenings should be done annually by age 40.