When conducting a clinical breast examination, the examiner should:
a. forgo the examination if the patient has had a recent mammogram.
b. keep the patient's breasts completely cov-ered to respect modesty.
c. dim the lights to minimize anxiety.
d. inspect both breasts simultaneously.
D
Simultaneous observation of both breasts is essential to detect differences between breast size, symmetry, contour, and skin color.
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a. 2 b. 10 c. 25 d. 50
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1. Avoiding all vitamin K-containing foods 2. Avoiding high-vitamin K-containing foods 3. Increasing intake of iron-containing foods 4. Making sure they eat 35 grams of fiber daily
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a. Unaware of their actions b. Convicted felons c. Poor and chemically dependent d. Burned out with care responsibilities
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