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What should a nurse anticipate the physician ordering next after finding a well-defined, firm, mobile lump in a 60-year-old woman's left breast during a clinical breast examination?
What should a nurse anticipate the physician ordering next after finding a well-defined, firm, mobile lump in a 60-year-old woman's left breast during a clinical breast examination?
For a client with advanced breast cancer starting hormonal therapy after chemotherapy and radiation, what agent would the nurse expect the client to receive?
For a client with advanced breast cancer starting hormonal therapy after chemotherapy and radiation, what agent would the nurse expect the client to receive?
In discharge planning, a nurse refers a woman to Reach to Recovery. What is this group's primary purpose?
In discharge planning, a nurse refers a woman to Reach to Recovery. What is this group's primary purpose?
Which side effect of chemotherapy in a woman with breast cancer would a nurse interpret as the most serious?
Which side effect of chemotherapy in a woman with breast cancer would a nurse interpret as the most serious?
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During a mammogram procedure, what positioning instruction does the text suggest?
During a mammogram procedure, what positioning instruction does the text suggest?
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Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for a patient post-mastectomy experiencing phantom breast pain?
Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for a patient post-mastectomy experiencing phantom breast pain?
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What is the most likely statement a nurse would include in a class on breast cancer prevention?
What is the most likely statement a nurse would include in a class on breast cancer prevention?
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What is the mechanism of action of trastuzumab in treating breast cancer?
What is the mechanism of action of trastuzumab in treating breast cancer?
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What is the current view on breast self-examination (BSE) as part of breast cancer screening programs?
What is the current view on breast self-examination (BSE) as part of breast cancer screening programs?
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What action would be most appropriate nursing care after a patient undergoes a mastectomy?
What action would be most appropriate nursing care after a patient undergoes a mastectomy?
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Which statement best describes the role of mammograms in breast cancer detection?
Which statement best describes the role of mammograms in breast cancer detection?
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What nursing diagnosis is common for patients post-mastectomy?
What nursing diagnosis is common for patients post-mastectomy?
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When performing a clinical breast examination, which action should the nurse prioritize?
When performing a clinical breast examination, which action should the nurse prioritize?
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What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient post-mastectomy experiencing phantom breast pain?
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient post-mastectomy experiencing phantom breast pain?
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During a mammogram procedure, what position is commonly used to obtain images of the breast?
During a mammogram procedure, what position is commonly used to obtain images of the breast?
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Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient following a mastectomy?
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient following a mastectomy?
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In what stage of breast cancer is there typically involvement of adjacent lymph nodes?
In what stage of breast cancer is there typically involvement of adjacent lymph nodes?
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Which statement by a woman indicates a successful teaching session on breast self-examination?
Which statement by a woman indicates a successful teaching session on breast self-examination?
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