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Which of the following best describes the patient's response to breast self-examination (BSE) practices after the mastectomy?
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?
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?
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?
What was the initial reason for the right mastectomy?
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What risk did the patient have for cancer in the left breast?
What risk did the patient have for cancer in the left breast?
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