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A female client is hospitalized with injury and tissue destruction of the left pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles due to a motor vehicle accident. The nurse would include which information during the discharge teaching?
 
  1. Prosthetic devices.
  2. Support bras.
  3. Plastic surgery.
  4. Physical therapy.

Question 2

The nurse is using inspection to assess the breasts of a female client. Which finding might the nurse obtain using this assessment technique?
 
  1. Symmetry.
  2. Hard nodules.
  3. Tenderness.
  4. Skin consistency.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
The overall contour of the breasts is determined by the suspensory ligaments, which provide support, and the major muscles of support are the pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles. The major function of the muscles of the chest wall is to support breast and lymphatic tissue. Undergarments, which provide needed support after discharge, are an important part of the client's recoveryfor emotional as well as physical health. Although prostheses, plastic surgery, and physical therapy may all be part of the comprehensive care plan, supporting the breast and lymph tissue until such time as muscle strength is restored or reconstructed would be an important nursing intervention.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Symmetry is the only finding that the nurse would assess using the technique of inspection when examining the breasts. The remaining findings would all be obtained using the technique of palpation.



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