A patient has come in for her annual mammogram. The patient voices concerns of repeated exposure to radiation. What should the nurse teach the patient about a mammogram?
A) It does not use radiation.
B) It is a risky procedure and the benefits and risks must be carefully considered.
C) It uses radiation that may cause skin cancer.
D) It is equivalent to an hour of sunlight.
Ans: D
Feedback: The radiation exposure of mammogram is equivalent to about 1 hour of exposure to sunlight. Generally, a tumor smaller than 1 cm is not detected clinically but may be detected through mammography, so the benefits of mammography far outweigh any risks associated with the procedure.
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