Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is conducting a health history interview with a client who has a family history of breast cancer. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the client's risk factors for developing breast cancer?
This is incorrect as it does not assess a risk factor for developing breast cancer, but rather a screening method for detecting breast cancer.
This is incorrect as it does not assess a risk factor for developing breast cancer, but rather a preventive measure for early detection of breast cancer.
This is incorrect as it does not assess a current risk factor for developing breast cancer, but rather a past exposure that may or may not have an effect on the client's risk.
Consuming alcohol on a regular basis is a modifiable risk factor for developing breast cancer. The nurse should ask this question to assess the client's current lifestyle habits and provide education on reducing alcohol intake.
Consuming alcohol on a regular basis is a modifiable risk factor for developing breast cancer. The nurse should ask this question to assess the client's current lifestyle habits and provide education on reducing alcohol intake.
Incorrect choices:
a) "Have you ever had a mammogram?": This is incorrect as it does not assess a risk factor for developing breast cancer, but rather a screening method for detecting breast cancer.
b) "Do you perform monthly breast self-examinations?": This is incorrect as it does not assess a risk factor for developing breast cancer, but rather a preventive measure for early detection of breast cancer.
c) "Have you ever used oral contraceptives?": This is incorrect as it does not assess a current risk factor for developing breast cancer, but rather a past exposure that may or may not have an effect on the client's risk.