A client who had an abnormal mammogram is scheduled to have a breast ultrasound and asks the nurse how this test differs from the mammogram. The nurse should explain that the ultrasound:
1. can locate possible metastatic cancer.
2. is used to confirm breast cancer.
3. will confirm the findings of the mammogram.
4. can distinguish between solid and cystic masses.
Answer: 4
1. A CT scan would be done to detect metastasis.
2. A needle biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis of type of masses.
3. A needle biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis of type of masses.
4. Ultrasonography uses sound waves to obtain a cross-sectional view of breast tissue and can distinguish between solid and cystic masses.
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