A 42-year-old woman is scheduled for a mammogram. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the woman about the procedure?
A) "The room will be darkened throughout the procedure."
B) "Each breast will be firmly compressed between two plates."
C) "Make sure to refrain from eating or drinking after midnight."
D) "A small needle will be inserted to get a sample for evaluation."
B
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