A 21-year-old female client asks at which time of the month she should perform breast self-examination. Which of the following should the nurse tell the client?
a. "Any time you think of it."
b. "At the same time each month."
c. "On the first day of your menstrual period."
d. "The best time is seven days from the start of the menstrual cycle."
D
The best time for a BSE is seven days from the start of the menstrual period, when the breast is no longer swollen or tender from hormone elevations.
The woman should check her breasts the same time each month, seven days after the start of the menstrual cycle.
It is partially true that the client should perform BSE at the same time each month. The client should also be informed to perform the BSE seven days after the menstrual period begins.
Seven days before the menstrual cycle is not the best time for a woman to perform a BSE. The breasts will be enlarged and tender from hormone elevations.
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