Women in the middle-adult age group are at risk for cancer of the ...

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Women in the middle-adult age group are at risk for cancer of the breast and reproductive organs. What health promotion teaching should the nurse provide to clients within this age range?
 
  1. An annual physical exam is important to detect early signs and symptoms of cancer.
  2. Self-examination of the breast and an annual Pap test are necessary for early detection of cancer.
  3. You need to contact your physician about mammography.
  4. If there is no history of cancer in the women of your family, you need not be concerned.

Question 2

The nurse is working at a health fair, and is checking the blood pressure of a 50-year-old female client. What should the nurse include when assessing this client?
 
  1. When was your last pregnancy?
  2. Have you had a checkup in the last 5 years?
  3. Have you planned for a colonoscopy?
  4. Have you been getting Pap tests every year?

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. The nurse should be more specific with this client.
2. Monthly self-examination of the breast and an annual Pap test would be indicated for this client.
3. The nurse can discuss mammography with the client although the physician would prescribe the diagnostic test.
4. This is not necessarily true and should not be stated to the client.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. The female of 50 years usually is past childbearing age.
2. Those who are 50 should have a checkup every 1-3 years.
3. A colonoscopy is recommended at age 50 and every 10 years after the first.
4. The recommendation for Pap tests for a 50-year-old female is every 2-3 years.

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Excellent

[elyse44]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it