A patient who came to the clinic after finding a mass in her breast is scheduled for a diagnostic breast biopsy. What is it important for the nurse to do?
A) Acknowledge the fear the patient is experiencing
B) Refer her to Reach for Recovery
C) Set up a consultation with a breast cancer survivor
D) Instruct the patient on prosthetic devices
Ans: A
Feedback: In the breast cancer diagnostic phase it is appropriate to acknowledge her feelings of fear, concern, and apprehension. Referral to Reach for Recovery and with a breast cancer survivor is indicated when the diagnosis has been made and surgical intervention is scheduled. Instructing the patient on prosthetic devices is only appropriate when the patient has had or is scheduled for a mastectomy.
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