Asked by sandi eskew on Apr 23, 2024
The nurse is conducting a class on BSE. Which of these statements indicates the proper BSE technique?
A) The best time to perform BSE is in the middle of the menstrual cycle.
B) A woman should perform BSEs bimonthly unless she has fibrocystic breast tissue.
C) The best time to perform a BSE is 4 to 7 days after the first day of the menstrual period.
D) If she suspects that she is pregnant, then the woman should not perform a BSE until after her baby is born.
Fibrocystic Breast
A condition characterized by noncancerous changes in the breast tissue that can lead to lumpiness, tenderness, and discomfort.
Menstrual Period
A monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females, part of the menstrual cycle.
- Grasp the importance and technique of Breast Self-Examination (BSE).
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the importance and technique of Breast Self-Examination (BSE).