Author Question: A new mother calls the clinic to report that part of her left breast is red, swollen, tender, very ... (Read 93 times)

sammy · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A new mother calls the clinic to report that part of her left breast is red, swollen, tender, very hot, and hard. She has a fever of 38.3 C. She also has had symptoms of influenza, such as chills, sweating, and feeling tired.

The nurse notices that she has been breastfeeding for 1 month. From her description, what condition does the nurse suspect?
a.
Mastitis
b.
Paget disease
c.
Plugged milk duct
d.
Mammary duct ectasia

Question 2

A 54-year-old man comes to the clinic with a horrible problem. He tells the nurse that he has just discovered a lump on his breast and is fearful of cancer. The nurse knows which statement about breast cancer in men is true?

a. Breast masses in men are difficult to detect because of minimal breast tissue.
b. Breast cancer in men rarely spreads to the lymph nodes.
c. One percent of all breast cancers occurs in men.
d. Most breast masses in men are diagnosed as gynecomastia.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The symptoms describe mastitis, which stems from an infection or stasis caused by a plugged duct. A plugged duct does not have infection present

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
One percent of all breast cancers occurs in men. The early spreading to axillary lymph nodes is attributable to minimal breast tissue.