Author Question: The nurse has instructed the client in the correct technique for breast self-examination (BSE). For ... (Read 71 times)

jessicacav · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse has instructed the client in the correct technique for breast self-examination (BSE). For a portion of the examination, the client will lie down.

If the client were to examine the right breast, the nurse would tell the client to place a pillow: 1. Under the left scapula
2. Under the left shoulder
3. Under the right shoulder
4. Under the small of the back

Question 2

A client is admitted to the hospital with cellulitis of the lower leg. The nurse would anticipate which of the following therapies to be prescribed?

1. Intermittent heat lamp treatments
2. Alternating hot and cold compresses
3. Warm compresses to the affected area
4. Cold compresses to the affected area

duy1981999 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3

Rationale: The nurse would instruct the client to lie down and place a towel or pillow under the shoulder on the side of the breast to be examined. If the right breast is to be examined, the pillow would be placed under the right shoulder, and vice versa. Therefore under the left scapula, under the left shoulder, and under the small of the back are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale: Warm compresses may be used to decrease the discomfort, erythema, and edema that accompany cellulitis. Definitive treatment includes antibiotic therapy after appropriate cultures have been done. Other supportive measures are also used to manage such symptoms as fatigue, fever, chills, headache, or myalgia. Heat lamps are not used because of the risk of burns, and moist heat is most useful in treating this disorder.