Practice Question
When performing a clinical breast examination, which would the nurse do first?
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Correct Answer:
Inspect the breasts.
Rationale:
💎 The first step in a clinical breast examination is visual inspection, which includes checking for symmetry, contour, skin changes, and nipple abnormalities.
💎 This step is performed while the client is sitting upright, with arms in various positions to assess muscle movement and skin retraction.
💎 Only after visual inspection should the nurse proceed to palpation of the axillary nodes and breast tissue.
💎 Early detection of changes through inspection can indicate signs of inflammatory breast cancer, dimpling, or mass presence.
💎 Proper technique ensures a comprehensive and systematic approach to breast assessment.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4