N21 Fall 21 ANS Passport Study Guide - Focus Breast Disorder- Riverside City College

RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING NURSING 21 N21 Fall 21 ANS Passport Study Guide - Focus Breast Disorder Case Study, Chapter 58 Mrs. Martin is a 62-year-old patient who is seeking medical attention for a lump that she found in her right breast. Mrs. Martin lives alone and has a 38-year-old son that lives in another state. She has a history of smoking 1 pack a day, and drinking alcohol, but had stopped smoking 10 years ago. She reports drinking several glasses of wine per week. When asked about her physical activity and exercise regime, she states that she is too busy to exercise. She works full-time and cares for her elderly parents. Her father has advanced prostate cancer and is scheduled for a prostatectomy later this month. Objective Data: BMI 29 Height 5’ 7” Menarche 13-years old Menopause 57-year old Family member with cancer Skin intact, warm and dry, no breakdown; breast tissue Vital signs – T 98.8, RR 18, HR 88, BP 110/78 Resp: Clear lungs to auscultation bilaterally Card: Strong regular, S1 and S2