Author Question: A client who had an abnormal mammogram is scheduled to have a breast ultrasound and asks the nurse ... (Read 81 times)

BRWH · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client who had an abnormal mammogram is scheduled to have a breast ultrasound and asks the nurse how this test differs from the mammogram. The nurse should explain that the ultrasound:

1. can locate possible metastatic cancer.
2. is used to confirm breast cancer.
3. will confirm the findings of the mammogram.
4. can distinguish between solid and cystic masses.

Question 2

An 18-year-old client is scheduling her first Pap smear exam. The nurse should provide which instruction to this client?

1. Schedule the exam for when your next menstrual cycle will just be starting.
2. Restrict alcohol intake 24 hours prior to the exam.
3. Abstain from having sexual relations for 1 week prior to the exam.
4. Avoid use of any vaginal medications 24 hours prior to the exam.

durant1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. A CT scan would be done to detect metastasis.
2. A needle biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis of type of masses.
3. A needle biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis of type of masses.
4. Ultrasonography uses sound waves to obtain a cross-sectional view of breast tissue and can distinguish between solid and cystic masses.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. The exam should be done when not menstruating.
2. No food or drink restrictions are necessary.
3. Sexual intercourse, douching, and vaginal medications should be avoided 24 hours prior to the exam, because they can interfere with tissue samples.
4. Sexual intercourse, douching, and vaginal medications should be avoided 24 hours prior to the exam, because they can interfere with tissue samples.