A young woman asks the nurse about breast augmentation surgery. ...

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A young woman asks the nurse about breast augmentation surgery. An appropriate response by the nurse would be:
 
  1. It is a very common surgery, and the technique has been perfected.
  2. There is no evidence of implants causing cancer, but the implants do make detection of cancer more difficult.
  3. It has been proven that women who have breast augmentation are at greater risk for breast cancer.
  4. You might want to think about it, because the scar tissue distorts the breasts.

Question 2

A female client who has had a recurrence of breast cancer is prescribed tamoxifen (Nolvadex) therapy. What should the nurse include in the instructions for taking this medication?
 
  1. Stop smoking while taking this medication.
  2. This medication will cause chills; dress warmly.
  3. Take before meals with orange juice.
  4. Maintain a 1500-calorie diet; this medication causes weight loss.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. There is no evidence that the technique has been perfected.
2. This provides honest and accurate information to the client. Scar tissue can cause excessive firmness and distortion of the breast.
3. There is no evidence that there is a greater risk for breast cancer with breast augmentation.
4. Scar tissue may distort the breast; however, the nurse can provide this information using a professional approach.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Smoking can increase the risk of thromboembolic events, which are sometimes increased with tamoxifen.
2. The medication does not cause chills.
3. It is not necessary to take it with orange juice.
4. The medication can cause weight gain and fluid retention.

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