A 42-year-old female client says she does not perform breast self-examination because she believes that mammograms are more thorough. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "You should do the exam. It's the best way to detect breast cancer early."
B) "Be sure to have your breasts checked by a doctor and have a mammogram every year."
C) "Mammograms don't' always detect the lumps that you might feel."
D) "Once you hit 50 years, you really won't have a choice about doing them."
B
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a. apply the condom close to the end of the penis. b. attach the device with tape wrapped around the shaft of the penis. c. fasten the sheath with elastic tape applied in a spiral manner. d. retract the foreskin before application.
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