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bcretired

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Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to confirm a suspected diagnosis of breast cancer?
 
  1. Mammogram
  2. Ultrasound
  3. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA)
  4. CA 15-3

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A school-aged child appears to be very brave about having blood drawn, but when the blood is actually being, drawn he begins to cry and pulls away. Which response would best demonstrate an understanding of his needs?
 
  A) It's okay to cry; I know having your blood tested hurts.
  B) I know it hurts, but if you hold still, it will soon be over.
  C) Big boys don't cry. Let me see how brave you can be.
  D) I will have to hold you down if you can't behave.



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manuelcastillo

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Mammography is a clinical screening tool that may aid in early detection of breast cancers.
2. Incorrect. Transillumination, thermography, and ultrasound breast imaging are being ex-plored as methods to detect early breast carcinoma.
3. Correct. When a suspicious mammogram is noted or a lump is detected, diagnosis is confirmed by FNA, core needle biopsy, or needle localization biopsy.
4. Incorrect. CA-15 is a serum tumor marker that is used to test for residual disease.

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bcretired

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


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