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ss2343 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is preparing educational materials to be used when instructing clients on testicular and breast self-examination. What would be applicable for both sets of instructions?

1. Perform palpation in the shower.
2. Perform the examination lying down.
3. Perform the examination once each week.
4. Perform the examination bimonthly.

Question 2

The nurse who is teaching a client breast self-examination describes inspection of the breasts before a mirror. Which findings should the nurse tell the client should be evaluated by a healthcare provider?

1. Puckering of the skin.
2. Flattening of the breast from the side view.
3. Free movement of the breast over the chest wall.
4. Symmetry of the nipples.
5. Change in shape.

onowka · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: One optional method to palpate the breasts is to perform the self-examination in the shower. For the testicular self-examination, the examination should be done in the bath or the shower.
Rationale 2: The testicular examination is not performed lying down.
Rationale 3: The testicular and breast self-examinations should be done monthly.
Rationale 4: The testicular and breast self-examinations should be done monthly.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: The client should be instructed to observe for puckering of the skin.
Rationale 2: The client should be instructed to observe for changes in the size or shape of the breasts.
Rationale 3: The breasts should have free movement over the chest wall.
Rationale 4: Nipple symmetry is a normal assessment finding.
Rationale 5: The client should be instructed to observe for changes in size or shape of the breasts.