The nurse is providing preoperative education to a client at high risk for breast cancer who is scheduled for an incisional biopsy is being done instead of excisional biopsy.
Which answer by the nurse is appropriate?
“An incisional biopsy is performed because it is known to be less painful and more accurate than other forms of testing.
“An incisional biopsy is performed to confirm a diagnosis and so that special studies can be done that will help determine the best treatment”
“An incisional biopsy is performed to assess the potential for recovery from a mastectomy.”
“An incisional biopsy is performed on clients who are younger than age 40 and who are otherwise healthy.”
“An incisional biopsy is performed on clients who are younger than age 40 and who are otherwise healthy.”
The Correct Answer is B
“An incisional biopsy is performed to confirm a diagnosis and so that special studies can be done that will help determine the best treatment”
The appropriate answer is b because an incisional biopsy is typically performed to obtain a tissue sample from a suspicious mass to confirm a diagnosis and to help determine the best treatment approach. It is not performed primarily to assess potential for recovery or to select a less painful or more accurate test, nor is it limited to a specific age group or health status. The nurse should provide accurate and relevant information to the client to help them understand the purpose and benefits of the procedure, and to alleviate any concerns or fears they may have.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Breast self-examination is an essential part of breast cancer detection and should be performed regularly by all women, regardless of their medical history. While the client may have undergone a left modified radical mastectomy, this does not eliminate the possibility of developing breast cancer in the right breast or other parts of the body. Therefore, it is essential to continue performing breast self-examination regularly to detect any changes that may occur in the right breast.
Option b, "Is lucky that the cancer was caught in time" and option c, "should schedule a follow- up appointment in 6 months" may also be appropriate responses depending on the client's specific situation but option a is the most universally applicable response.
Option d, "I have irregular menses" is unrelated to the topic and does not address the client's
concern or needs.
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