Women in the middle-adult age group are at risk for cancer of the breast and reproductive organs. What health promotion teaching should the nurse provide to clients within this age range?
1. "An annual physical exam is important to detect early signs and symptoms of cancer."
2. "Self-examination of the breast and an annual Pap test are necessary for early detection of cancer."
3. "You need to contact your physician about mammography."
4. "If there is no history of cancer in the women of your family, you need not be concerned."
Answer: 2
1. The nurse should be more specific with this client.
2. Monthly self-examination of the breast and an annual Pap test would be indicated for this client.
3. The nurse can discuss mammography with the client although the physician would prescribe the diagnostic test.
4. This is not necessarily true and should not be stated to the client.
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