Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a mammogram. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
Refrain from using deodorant on the morning of the test.
Rationale:
♦️Deodorants, powders, or lotions can contain metallic particles that may appear as white spots or artifacts on a mammogram image, interfering with accurate results.
♦️Avoiding these products ensures that the breast tissue and surrounding area remain clear for precise imaging and interpretation.
♦️Mammography uses low-dose X-rays to detect breast abnormalities, and clear skin is essential for the radiologist to differentiate normal from abnormal findings.
♦️The nurse should reinforce that normal hygiene like bathing or showering is allowed, but the underarm area should be left product-free.
♦️This teaching promotes test accuracy and patient safety by preventing diagnostic errors.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: Exit Exam(s)~2025
- Answer Choices: 4