Author Question: During a health assessment, a male client voices concern that he is at risk for breast cancer. The ... (Read 59 times)

big1devin · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During a health assessment, a male client voices concern that he is at risk for breast cancer. The nurse is aware that further evaluation of the client's history should focus on predisposing factors that increase the chance for breast cancer in males.

The interview should include questions related to which factors?
Select all that apply.
1. Previous history of taking testosterone.
2. The client's mother having a history of breast cancer.
3. History of cirrhosis of the liver.
4. History of kidney disease.
5. History of radiation treatment for lung cancer.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a childbirth education class. When educating the participants about breast changes during pregnancy, which substance leaking from the breast is anticipated during pregnancy?

1. Blood.
2. Milk.
3. Serum.
4. Colostrum.

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5
Predisposing factors for breast cancer in the male population include radiation exposure, cirrhosis, estrogen medications, and a history of breast cancer in primary female relatives. Taking testosterone and kidney disease are not predisposing factors for male breast cancer.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Colostrum is a form of milk produced by the mammary glands toward the end of pregnancy, and it is normal for some to leak from the nipples. Its appearance is a thick yellow discharge. The other options are not a normal occurrence at the end of a pregnancy.