Exam 10: Problems of the Breast

The most conservative approach for early breast cancer treatment involves lumpectomy followed by which procedure?

Breast cancer is most frequently staged according to the tumor size (T), involvement of regional nodes (N), and distance and spread of the disease (M). Match the stage of breast cancer with the appropriate clinical manifestation. -Stage I

Fibrocystic changes in the breast most often appear in women in their 20s and 30s.Although the cause is unknown,an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone may be the cause.The nurse who cares for this client should be aware that treatment modalities are conservative.Which proven modality may offer relief for this condition?

A health care provider performs a clinical breast examination on a woman diagnosed with fibroadenoma.How would the nurse explain the defining characteristics of a fibroadenoma?

A nurse is providing breast care education to a client after mammography.Which information regarding fibrocystic changes in the breast is important for the nurse to share?

Having a genetic mutation may create an 85% chance of developing breast cancer in a woman's lifetime.Which condition does not increase a client's risk for breast cancer?

Macromastia,or breast hyperplasia,is a condition in which women have very large and pendulous breasts.Breast hyperplasia can be corrected with a reduction mammoplasty.Which statement regarding this procedure is the most accurate?

A client's oncologist has just finished explaining the diagnostic workup results to her,and she still has questions.The woman states,"The physician says I have a slow-growing cancer.Very few cells are dividing.How does she know this?" What is the name of the test that gave the health care provider this information?

Breast pain occurs in many women during their perimenopausal years.Which information is a priority for the nurse to share with the client?