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NClaborn

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse should instruct the client that when performing a breast self-examination, pay particular attention to which of the following areas since the greatest number of malignancies are found in this breast area?
 
  1. Upper outer quadrant of the breast to the axilla
  2. Portion of the breast closest to the xiphoid process
  3. Portion of the breast closest to the abdomen
  4. Portion of the breast closest to the neck

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse determines that a client has a forward curvature of the thoracic spine. Which of the following terms would the nurse use to document this assessment finding?
 
  1. Kyphosis
  2. Lordosis
  3. Scoliosis
  4. Spondylolisthesis


pratush dev

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The upper outer quadrant of the breast to the axilla is an area that needs to be evaluated since the greatest proportion of malignancies are found in this area of the breast. The other breast areas need to be examined; however, special attention should be given to the upper outer quadrant.

Answer to Question 2

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Kyphosis is the forward curvature of the thoracic spine also known as humpback. Lordosis, or swayback, is an inward curvature of the lumbar spine. Scoliosis is a sideway curvature of the spine. Spondylolisthesis is when a vertebra slips over the one below.


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