The nurse is participating in a community education program. When should the nurse explain that premenopausal women should perform breast self-examination (BSE)?

1. During ovulation
2. Shortly after the menstrual period
3. During the menstrual period
4. Just before the menstrual period


Answer: 2

1. Premenstrual women should perform the exam after the menstrual period, since hormonal changes increase breast tenderness and lumpiness just before menses.
2. Premenstrual women should perform the exam after the menstrual period, since hormonal changes increase breast tenderness and lumpiness just before menses.
3. Premenstrual women should perform the exam after the menstrual period, since hormonal changes increase breast tenderness and lumpiness just before menses.
4. Premenstrual women should perform the exam after the menstrual period, since hormonal changes increase breast tenderness and lumpiness just before menses.

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