Author Question: While the nurse is counseling a client about fibrocystic breast disease, the client asks if having ... (Read 94 times)

jessicacav · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

While the nurse is counseling a client about fibrocystic breast disease, the client asks if having this disorder will lead to cancer. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

1. There is no direct link between this disease and breast cancer.
2. You will need to ask the primary healthcare provider that question.
3. This disease is a form of cancer.
4. Why are you so worried about this?

Question 2

The nurse is planning to perform a breast examination of a female client. When preparing the client for the examination, the nurse will inform the client to expect which techniques? Select all that apply.

1. Inspection.
2. Palpation.
3. Percussion.
4. Auscultation.
5. Client interview.

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
There is no direct link between fibrocystic disease and the incidence of cancer. The disease is not a form of cancer, and the remaining two choices do not address the client's concerns.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Inspection, palpation, and the client interview are necessary for a complete assessment of the breasts. Percussion and auscultation are not assessment techniques used on breast tissue.