The nurse is preparing information on breast cancer screening for a community health fair. Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
1. Breast ultrasound every 5 years
2. Mammograms every year starting at age 40
3. Perform breast self-examination twice a month
4. Consider mammography every 5 years after age 50
5. Clinical breast examination every year starting at age 40
Answer: 2, 5
1. The American Cancer Society does not recommend breast ultrasounds every 5 years.
2. The American Cancer Society recommendations for breast cancer screening include mammogram every year starting at age 40.
3. BSE does not offer the accuracy and benefits of other screening tests for breast cancer
4. Mammograms should be completed annually after the age of 40.
5. The American Cancer Society recommendations for breast cancer screening include clinical breast examination every year starting at age 40.
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