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stephzh

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal structures of the breast? The breast is made up of:
 
  a. Primarily muscle with very little fibrous tissue.
  b. Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
  c. Primarily milk ducts, known as lactiferous ducts.
  d. Glandular tissue, which supports the breast by attaching to the chest wall.

Question 2

During an assessment, a patient mentions that I just can't smell like I used to. I can barely smell the roses in my garden. Why is that? For which possible causes of changes in the sense of smell will the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Chronic alcohol use
  b. Cigarette smoking
  c. Frequent episodes of strep throat
  d. Chronic allergies
  e. Aging
  f.
  Herpes simplex virus I



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The breast is made up of glandular, fibrous (including the suspensory ligaments), and adipose tissues.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
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The sense of smell diminishes with cigarette smoking, chronic allergies, and aging. Chronic alcohol use, a history of strep throat, and herpes simplex virus I are not associated with changes in the sense of smell.




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