A 42-year-old man has come to the clinic for an annual physical. The nurse notes in the patient's history that his father was treated for breast cancer. What should the nurse provide to the patient before he leaves the clinic?
A) A referral for a mammogram
B) Instructions about breast self-examination (BSE)
C) A referral to a surgeon
D) A referral to a support group
Ans: B
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Instructions about BSE should be provided to men if they have a family history of breast cancer, because they may have an increased risk of male breast cancer. It is not within the scope of the practice of a nurse to refer a patient for a mammogram or to a surgeon; these actions are not necessary or recommended. In the absence of symptoms or a diagnosis, referral to a support group is unnecessary.
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