A community health nurse is preparing a poster for an educational session for a group of women with whom she will be discussing the risk factors for breast cancer.
Which factors increase the risk for breast cancer and should be listed on the poster? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale

Informing the client that she will need to bring the tick for testing is not necessary. While having the tick can help identify the species and potential risk, it is not required for testing for Lyme disease. The diagnosis can be made based on clinical symptoms and blood tests.

Choice B rationale

Informing the client that the tick is needed to perform a test is incorrect. The presence of the tick is not required for testing for Lyme disease. Blood tests can detect antibodies to the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, even if the tick is not available.

Choice C rationale

Referring the client for a blood test immediately is the appropriate action. Early testing can help diagnose Lyme disease and initiate treatment promptly. Blood tests can detect antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, and help confirm the diagnosis.

Choice D rationale

Asking the client about the size and color of the tick is not the most appropriate action. While this information can provide some context, it does not directly contribute to the diagnosis of Lyme disease. The priority is to refer the client for a blood test to confirm the presence of the infection.

Choice A rationale

Applying a non-pressure patch to the affected eye can help protect the eye from further irritation or injury. However, it does not address the underlying issue of purulent drainage, which could indicate an infection that requires immediate medical attention.

Choice B rationale

Cleaning the eye from inner to outer canthus is a standard practice to prevent the spread of infection. However, in this case, the presence of purulent drainage suggests a possible infection that needs to be evaluated by a surgeon.

Choice C rationale

Notifying the surgeon is the priority action because purulent drainage from the eye can indicate a serious infection or complication following surgery. Immediate medical evaluation and intervention are necessary to prevent further complications and ensure proper treatment.

Choice D rationale

Instilling an antibiotic solution in both eyes may be part of the treatment plan for an infection. However, the nurse should first notify the surgeon to get appropriate orders and ensure that the correct antibiotic and treatment plan are followed.