HESI Case Study – Breast Cancer
What is the best response by the nurse?
"Select whatever day you can best remember to perform BSE consistently every month."
What instructions should the nurse provide?
"When lying down, your arm should be positioned over your head."
How should the nurse respond?
"The combination of yearly CBE and monthly BSE is the best approach for early detection."
What intervention should the nurse implement first?
Teach Barb that even women with no identified risk factors are at risk.
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Barb states she will schedule a mammogram, but asks the nurse if the x-ray is painful.
, "You may experience some discomfort, but only for a few minutes."
What is the best response by the nurse?
"It's hard to believe that this is happening, isn't it?"
How should the nurse respond?
"Are you saying that you do not want to have surgery?"
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Which nursing diagnosis should be reflected in Sandra's plan of care?
Anticipatory grieving.
What is the best response by the nurse?
"To ensure your safety, I need to notify the surgeon of the snack you ate."
What is the best response by the nurse?
"Select whatever day you can best remember to perform BSE consistently every month."
What instructions should the nurse provide?
"When lying down, your arm should be positioned over your head."
How should the nurse respond?
"The combination of yearly CBE and monthly BSE is the best approach for early detection."
What intervention should the nurse implement first?
Teach Barb that even women with no identified risk factors are at risk.
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Barb states she will schedule a mammogram, but asks the nurse if the x-ray is painful.
, "You may experience some discomfort, but only for a few minutes."
What is the best response by the nurse?
"It's hard to believe that this is happening, isn't it?"
How should the nurse respond?
"Are you saying that you do not want to have surgery?"
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Which nursing diagnosis should be reflected in Sandra's plan of care?
Anticipatory grieving.
What is the best response by the nurse?
"To ensure your safety, I need to notify the surgeon of the snack you ate."
