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james

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An adult patient, reporting for an annual examination, has a history of fibrocystic disease and has large, pendulous breasts. Which position is best for inspecting the patient's breasts?
 
  1) Lying supine with arms over her head
  2) Sitting, arms on hip
  3) Leaning forward with arms outstretched
  4) Lying supine with arms at side

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How should the nurse position a patient for palpation of the breast and axillae?
 
  1) Supine with arms at her side
  2) Supine with arms over her head
  3) Supine with arm over her head and pillow under shoulder of side being examined
  4) Supine with arm over her head and a pillow under shoulder opposite side being examined


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IRincones

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


james

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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