The mother of a late school-age female client voices concern to ...

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The mother of a late school-age female client voices concern to the nurse regarding her daughter's breast development and breast tenderness. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate to the client's mother?
 
  1. I understand your concern. Your daughter is very young for breasts to be developing. Children this age are not equipped to deal with these changes.
  2. I will let her primary care provider know that an exam is necessary due to your daughter's symptoms.
  3. I wouldn't worry about it unless the tenderness continues or worsens.
  4. Breast enlargement and tenderness is common for children of this age, but I will inform her primary care provider of your concerns.

Question 2

The nurse working in a predominately-Hispanic community outlines a breast health screening. Which should the nurse be aware of in order to provide the most culturally competent care to this population?
 
  1. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Hispanic women.
  2. This cultural group is strict about performing monthly self-breast exams.
  3. Hispanic women have a higher incidence of breast cancer after age 40.
  4. Hispanic women have an open attitude about private issues.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Breast enlargement and tenderness commonly begins with the onset of puberty, which is usually occurs during late school age. Letting the primary care provider know the mother's concerns addresses the worry the mother is experiencing. The other responses do not properly address the mother's concerns.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Hispanic women, and it is common for this particular cultural group to believe that looking at or touching themselves is prohibited. Caucasian women have a higher incidence of breast cancer after age 40 than do women in other racial and ethnic groups.