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Nursing 309 ch. 70 Questions With Complete SolutionsA 22 year old woman is being seen for a self detected mass in
her right breast.
Clinical examination reveals an oval shaped, freely mobile, and
rubbery lesion measuring 1 cm x 2.5 cm.
What type of tumor is this most likely to be? Correct Answers
Fibroadenoma
A 33 year old woman reports that the skin over her left breast is
reddened, warm, and has swelling.
These characteristics are typically found in which type of breast
disorder? Correct Answers Inflammatory breast cancer
A 54 year old woman has identified a hard breast mass with
irregular borders, redness, and edema.
She reports a greenish brown nipple discharge and enlarged
axillary nodes.
Based on the patient's age and description of the symptoms,
what does the nurse suspect? Correct Answers Ductal ectasia.
A patient found a mass in her breast 6 months ago.
What question does the nurse ask related to possible metastases
of a potential cancer? Correct Answers "have you noticed any
joint or bone pain or other changes in your body?"
, A patient had a partial mastectomy yesterday and the nurse notes
that the patient is very anxious because of removal of breast
tissue.
What is the nurse's priority intervention? Correct Answers
Encourage the patient to discuss her fears and ask questions
about her concerns.
A patient had a partial mastectomy.
When teaching about care of the arm on the affected side, what
does the nurse tell the patient? Correct Answers Keep the arm
elevated so the elbow is above the shoulder and the wrist is
above the elbow.
A patient had breast reconstruction surgery two days ago.
A Jackson-Pratt drain was placed to collect serosanguineous
fluid.
The nurse notices at 0700 that the drainage container contains
150 mL.
It was last emptied at 0600.
What is the priority nursing intervention? Correct Answers
Notify the health care provider about the amount and type of
drainage for the past hour.
A patient has just been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer.
Which behavior by the patient is the strongest indicator of
readiness for additional patient teaching and information?
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