In performing a breast examination the nurse knows that it is especially
important to examine the upper outer quadrant of the breast what is the
reason for this specific assessment - ANS ✓Location of most breast tumors
The nurse is interviewing a 37 year old client for breast cancer risk which
statement by the client indicates an appropriate understanding of the risks
associated with breast cancer - ANS ✓I know my risk for breast cancer
increases with age
Nurses came for a client who has emphysema which of the following
findings should the nurse expect to assessing a client - ANS ✓dyspnea
barrel chest
clubbing of fingers
A man is at the clinic for a physical examination he states that he is very
anxious about the physical examination what steps can the nurse take to
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make him more comfortable - ANS ✓Appear unheard and confident when
examining
The nurse is performing a breast examination and is palpating into the tail
of Spence why is it appropriate to palpate this area - ANS ✓Most breast
cancer occurs here
A nurse is speaking with a 35-year-old client who has a fibrocystic disease
of the breast at which of the following times to the nurse informed the
client that manifestations are most evident - ANS ✓Before menstruation
begins
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure which of the
following findings should the nurse expect - ANS ✓Hacking cough
While assessing the client the nurse notes that the client has a productive
cough based on this observation which question is appropriate for the
nurse to include in the focus interview - ANS ✓Are you coughing up any
mucus or phlegm
An older adult male client arrives at the clinic and a nurse notices in
enlargement of breast tissue what should the nurse do next - ANS ✓Ask
about the use of estrogen meds
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