Health Assessment - Breast and Axillae
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BlubryRocks928 on October 2, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What are the geriatric considerations when doing a breast assessment? | pendulous (sagging) |
| What is the 1st step of BSE? | pt should observe breast in front of mirror with good lighting in 4 positions *relaxed w. arms at sides *arms lifted *hands at hips *hands pressed together at waist, leaning forward |
| Caucasian women tend to get breast cancer? | After 40 yrs old |
| African American clients tend to get breast cancer? | Before 40 yrs old |
| What cultural groups tend to have the lowest incidence of breast cancer? | Spanish/Asians - but tend to have higher mortality rate if dx'd |
| When is the best time for women to perform BSE? | 5 days after menses set calendar date |
| What are the preventions for breast cancer? | Smoking cessation |
| What are the known risks for breast cancer? | family history obesity postmenopausal hrt therapy age ethnicity smoking oral contraceptives nutrition |
| What are some common ways to help control symptoms of fibrocystic breasts? | reduce caffeine, salt, saturated fats |
| What is the 2nd step of BSE? | palpate breasts while sitting or standing *soap+water can make easier to palpate Don't forget axillary tail(Tail of spence) |
| What is the 3rd step of BSE? | Palpate breasts while lying down |
| What is the 4th step of BSE? | palpate areolae and nipple |
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