A nurse is educating a community women's group about the importance of monthly breast self-exam and annual mammograms. Which of the following best describes why this community health education is important?
a. Increased screening will lead to a de-creased incidence of breast cancer.
b. Early detection of breast cancer typically leads to a better prognosis.
c. The death rate of breast cancer continues to rise.
d. The potential harm from screening needs to be discussed.
ANS: B
Secondary prevention measures, including screening techniques, make a difference in the death rates for breast cancer. Early detection often means cure, whereas late detection typically results in an unfavorable prognosis. A potential harm from screening does not exist.
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