How should the nurse position a patient for palpation of the breast and axillae?
1) Supine with arms at her side
2) Supine with arms over her head
3) Supine with arm over her head and pillow under shoulder of side being examined
4) Supine with arm over her head and a pillow under shoulder opposite side being examined
ANS: 3
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