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bobbysung

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The nurse palpates the breasts of a 60-year-old client and identifies a well-defined, firm, mobile lump in the left breast. The nurse notifies the physician. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate the physician to order next?
 
  A) Mammography
  B) Psychiatric referral
  C) Surgery consultation for needle biopsy
  D) Blood specimen for CA125

Question 2

A 42-year-old female is scheduled for a mammography. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the woman about the procedure?
 
  A) The room will be darkened throughout the procedure.
  B) Each breast will be firmly compressed between two plates.
  C) The client needs to refrain from eating or drinking after midnight.
  D) A dye will be injected to highlight the breast tissue and its ducts.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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