A client who had an abnormal mammogram is scheduled to have a breast ultrasonogram and asks the nurse how this test differs from the mammogram. The nurse explains that the ultrasonogram:
A)
can locate possible metastatic cancer.
B)
is used to confirm breast cancer.
C)
can distinguish between solid and cystic masses.
D)
will confirm the findings of the mammogram.
C
Explanation:
A)
Ultrasonography uses sound waves to obtain a cross-sectional view of breast tissue and can distinguish between solid and cystic masses. A CT scan would be done to detect metastasis. A needle biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis of type of masses.
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B)
Ultrasonography uses sound waves to obtain a cross-sectional view of breast tissue and can distinguish between solid and cystic masses. A CT scan would be done to detect metastasis. A needle biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis of type of masses.
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C)
Ultrasonography uses sound waves to obtain a cross-sectional view of breast tissue and can distinguish between solid and cystic masses. A CT scan would be done to detect metastasis. A needle biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis of type of masses.
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Implementation
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D)
Ultrasonography uses sound waves to obtain a cross-sectional view of breast tissue and can distinguish between solid and cystic masses. A CT scan would be done to detect metastasis. A needle biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis of type of masses.
Application
Implementation
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