During a community service lecture, the nurse is instructing women on self breast examinations. One of the participants asks why her breasts become tender. Prior to explaining the cause of the pain, the nurse should ascertain whether:
A) The pain occurs prior to her menstrual period
B) She has dimpling in any breast site
C) She has given birth to children
D) She exercises daily or occasionally
Ans: A
Feedback: Premenstrual cysts may be larger or more tender. Cysts are commonly found in menstruating women and are usually well defined and freely movable. It is imperative to make an assessment in order to better answer the woman's question. Dimpling occurs with the presence of a neoplasm. Exercising will affect pain but is less likely than pain related to the menstrual cycle. The fact the woman has or has not given birth will not affect pain.
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