Author Question: The nurse teaches a woman how to palpate the nipple during a breast self-exam. Which of the ... (Read 53 times)

Kikoku

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The nurse teaches a woman how to palpate the nipple during a breast self-exam. Which of the following is correct?
 
  a. Compress the nipple between the thumb and forefinger.
  b. Press the nipple against the rib cage.
  c. Pull it upward and release it.
  d. Roll it in a clockwise motion.

Question 2

The first stage of labor is often a time of introspection. In light of this, which of the following would guide your planning of nursing care?
 
  A) A woman should be left entirely alone during this period.
  B) A woman will rarely speak or laugh during this period.
  C) A woman may spend time thinking about what is happening to her.
  D) No nursing care is needed to be done during this time.



mcabuhat

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Answer to Question 1

A
Examination of the nipples includes visual assessment of the nipples and assessment of nipple discharge by compressing the nipple between the thumb and forefinger.

Answer to Question 2

C



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