A 42-year-old male has come to the clinic for an annual physical. The nurse notes in the patient's history that there is a strong history of male breast cancer in the patient's family
What should the nurse provide to the patient before he leaves the clinic?
A) A referral for a mammogram
B) Instructions about BSE
C) A referral to a breast surgeon
D) Instructions about when to call the physician about a lump in the arm
Ans: B
Feedback: 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 practice of a nurse to refer a patient for a mammogram or a breast surgeon. It would not be necessary to instruct the patient to call the physician about a lump in the arm.
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