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What is the function of the glandular tissue in the breast?
What is the function of the glandular tissue in the breast?
- Regulates body temperature
- Allows for milk production (correct)
- Stores fatty tissue
- Provides structural support
What is the purpose of the Montgomery glands in the areola?
What is the purpose of the Montgomery glands in the areola?
- To provide structural support
- To secrete a protective lipid substance (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To produce milk
Why does the nipple become more erectile during stimulation?
Why does the nipple become more erectile during stimulation?
- Due to the presence of hair follicles
- Due to the presence of smooth muscle fibers (correct)
- Due to the presence of glandular tissue
- Due to the presence of fatty tissue
What is the 'milk line' or ridge?
What is the 'milk line' or ridge?
What happens to the pigmentation of the nipple and areola during pregnancy and lactation?
What happens to the pigmentation of the nipple and areola during pregnancy and lactation?
What is the arrangement of the glandular tissue in the breast?
What is the arrangement of the glandular tissue in the breast?
What should the client do during the assessment of breast size and symmetry?
What should the client do during the assessment of breast size and symmetry?
What should the nurse note when inspecting the breast skin?
What should the nurse note when inspecting the breast skin?
What is the normal pattern of breast veins?
What is the normal pattern of breast veins?
What is an abnormal finding in the breast?
What is an abnormal finding in the breast?
What is the normal color of the areola?
What is the normal color of the areola?
What may cause a prominent venous pattern in the breast?
What may cause a prominent venous pattern in the breast?
What is a characteristic of normal nipples?
What is a characteristic of normal nipples?
What is a possible appearance of the breast associated with cancer?
What is a possible appearance of the breast associated with cancer?
What is the purpose of asking the client to perform certain maneuvers during a breast inspection?
What is the purpose of asking the client to perform certain maneuvers during a breast inspection?
What is a characteristic of supernumerary nipples?
What is a characteristic of supernumerary nipples?
What is a characteristic of the breasts of an older client?
What is a characteristic of the breasts of an older client?
During a breast inspection, what should the nurse observe about the direction of the nipples?
During a breast inspection, what should the nurse observe about the direction of the nipples?
