Breast Cancer and BSE

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Which of the following best describes the patient's response to breast self-examination (BSE) practices after the mastectomy?

  • d. Change in role pattern
  • c. Change in body image
  • b. Grieving
  • a. Denial (correct)

What would be the nurse's initial response to the patient's inquiry about breast reconstructive surgery post mastectomy?

  • b. Clarify about what the oncologist and/or surgeon discussed with her. (correct)
  • a. Explain the procedure.
  • d. Document in the case file the need for patient education.
  • c. Refer to the surgeon.

What is the patient upset about in regards to the surgeon's communication?

  • c. Lack of discussion about the risks of surgery
  • b. Lack of discussion about the need for multiple surgeries (correct)
  • d. Lack of discussion about alternative treatments
  • a. Lack of discussion about reconstructive surgery

What was the initial reason for the right mastectomy?

<p>a. Breast cancer in the right breast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What risk did the patient have for cancer in the left breast?

<p>b. High risk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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