A 34-year-old female client is requesting information about mammograms and breast cancer. She isn’t considered at high risk for breast cancer. What should the nurse tell this client?
A. She should have had a baseline mammogram before age 30
B. When she begins having yearly mammograms, breast self-examinations will no longer be necessary
C. She should perform breast self-examination during the first 5 days of each menstrual cycle
D. She should eat a low-fat diet to further decrease her risk of breast cancer
Correct Answer: D. She should eat a low-fat diet to further decrease her risk of breast cancer
Option D: A low-fat diet (one that maintains weight within 20% of recommended body weight) has been found to decrease a woman’s risk of breast cancer.
Option A: A baseline mammogram should be done between ages 30 and 40.
Option B: The client should continue to perform monthly breast self-examinations even when receiving yearly mammograms.
Option C: Monthly breast self-examinations should be done between days 7 and 10 of the menstrual cycle.
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