A patient is concerned about her risk for breast cancer. ...

[Yi-Chen]

A patient is concerned about her risk for breast cancer. Following the initial history, the nurse identifies which of the following as a high risk factor for breast cancer?
 
  1. History of late menarche and early menopause
  2. Sister with premenopausal breast cancer
  3. Mother with fibrocystic breast disease
  4. Multiparity

Question 2

The need for forceps has been determined. The client's cervix is dilated to 10 cm, and the fetus is at +2 station. What category of forceps application would the nurse anticipate?
 
  1. Input
  2. Low
  3. Mid
  4. Outlet

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Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale 1: Early menarche combined with late menopause is a breast cancer risk.
Rationale 2: Premenopausal breast cancer in a first-degree relative is associated with increased risk of breast cancer, as are nulliparity and age over 30 at first childbearing.
Rationale 3: Fibrocystic breast disease is not a breast cancer risk factor.
Rationale 4: Multiparity is not a breast cancer risk factor.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 2. Low forceps are applied when the leading edge of the fetal head is at +2 station.

[Yi-Chen]

Excellent

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