You are teaching breast self-examination (BSE) to a ladies group at your church. A participant in the class asks you when the recommended time is to perform BSE. What is your best reply?
A) Day 2–4 just before menses
B) Day 1–3 of your menses
C) Day 2–4 after menses
D) Day 5–7 after menses
Ans: D
Feedback: BSE is best performed after menses (day 5 to day 7, counting the first day of menses as day 1). Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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