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Self-care instructions for a woman following a modified radical mastectomy include that she:
a) Wear clothing with snug sleeves to support her affected arm b) Use depilatory creams instead of shaving the axilla of her affected arm c) Expect a decrease in sensation or tingling in her affected arm as her body heals d) Empty surgical drains once a day or every other day |
Expect a decrease in sensation or tingling in her affected arm as her body heals
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The nurse should refer a client for further testing if noted on inspection of a 55 year old woman's breasts;
a) Left breast slightly smaller than right breast b) Eversion (elevation) of both nipples c) Bilateral symmetry of venous network, which is faintly visible d) Small dimple located in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast |
Small dimple located in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast
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Fibrocystic changes in the breast most often appear in women in their 20s and 30s. The etiology is not known, but it may be an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. The nurse who cares for this client should be aware that treatment modalities are conservative. One proven modality that may provide relief is:
a) Diuretic administration b) Including caffeine daily in the diet c) Increased vitamin C supplementation d) Application of cold packs to the breast as necessary |
Diuretic administration
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A client has been prescribed adjuvant tamoxifen therapy. What common side effect might she experience?
a) Nausea, hot flashes, and vaginal bleeding b) Vomiting, weight loss, and hair loss c) Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea d) Hot flashes, weight gain, and headaches |
Nausea, hot flases, and vaginal bleeding
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The most conservative approach for early breast cancer treatment involves lumpectomy followed by which procedure?
a) Radiation b) Adjuvant systemic therapy c) Hormonal therapy d) Chemotherapy |
Radiation
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