Breast Anatomy: Nipple and Areola

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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?

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?

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?

An area where supernumerary nipples or breast tissue may appear Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pigmentation of the nipple and areola during pregnancy and lactation?

It increases during pregnancy and decreases after lactation Signup and view all the answers

What is the arrangement of the glandular tissue in the breast?

In a circular pattern Signup and view all the answers

What should the client do during the assessment of breast size and symmetry?

Sit with arms hanging freely at sides Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse note when inspecting the breast skin?

The overall skin tone of the client Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal pattern of breast veins?

Veins radiate either horizontally and toward the axilla or vertically with a lateral flare Signup and view all the answers

What is an abnormal finding in the breast?

Peau d'orange skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal color of the areola?

Depends on the client's skin tone Signup and view all the answers

What may cause a prominent venous pattern in the breast?

Malignancy Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of normal nipples?

They are usually everted Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible appearance of the breast associated with cancer?

Orange peel appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking the client to perform certain maneuvers during a breast inspection?

To inspect for retraction and dimpling Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of supernumerary nipples?

They appear along the embryonic 'milk line' Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the breasts of an older client?

They have smaller, flatter nipples Signup and view all the answers

During a breast inspection, what should the nurse observe about the direction of the nipples?

They are in the same location on each breast Signup and view all the answers