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NUR 216 Modules
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10,11,12: Verified Module
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Questions with
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Approved Solutions
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,What is the tail of spence - ANSWER "tail" of breast tissue that tapers into the axilla
What is the primary function for a female breasts? - ANSWER Lactation
What is the function of male breasts? - ANSWER They have no function
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What does the lymphatic system consist of? - ANSWER Nodes, vessels, and
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organs that transport lymphatic fluid from the body tissues to the blood circulation
Where does the right lymphatic duct drain to? - ANSWER The body's upper right
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side into the right subclavian vein
Where does the remainder of the lymphatic system fluid drain to? - ANSWER Into
the left subclavian vein
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What is the function of the lymphatic system? - ANSWER Detects & eliminates
bacteria & viruses from the body, absorbs lipids from the small intestines during
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digestion, and reabsorbs fluid from interstitial tissues
What are expected findings in breast skin color? - ANSWER Smooth & similar color
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to surrounding skin
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What are some expected variations in the skin color around the breasts? - ANSWER
Visible veins bilaterally in pregnant or obese clients, striae-pale linear marks, and
excoriation or redness with larger breasts
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What are unexpected findings in the skin color of the breasts? - ANSWER
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Thickened rough skin, unilateral dilated veins, dimpling of the skin, edema, inflammation
or unilateral rash, inflamed, warm, or edematous tissue-infection
What is Peau d'orange? - ANSWER Breast edema that appears with skin dimpling,
a swollen pitted skin surface resembling an orange peel
What is the expected shape and size of breasts? - ANSWER Same size bilaterally,
contour smooth
, What is the expected variations of the shape and size of breasts? - ANSWER Scars
from sx, Gynecomastia, pendulous or flattened related to menopause hormone changes
What does Gynecomastia mean? - ANSWER Enlargement of the male breast
What are some unexpected findings in a breasts shape or size? - ANSWER
Significant difference in breast size, dimpling or retraction of skin, change in contour
with movement could indicate mass, or bulging area
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What are expected findings or the Areolas? - ANSWER Oval or round with small
bumps, nipple protrudes but may be flat or inverted, smooth and intact, color can vary
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based on ethnicity from pink to black
What are some unexpected findings of the Areolas? - ANSWER Dry scaling rash,
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discharge from nipple when not lactating
What are Montgomery Glands? - ANSWER sebaceous glands in the areola
surrounding the nipple --- normal variant
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What are some expected findings of the nipples? - ANSWER Symmetrical bilaterally
and oriented in the same direction
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What are some expected variations in the nipples? - ANSWER Supernumerary
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What is supernumerary? - ANSWER Extra nipple, often mistaken for a mole
What are some unexpected findings in nipples? - ANSWER Change in presentation,
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protruding to inverted
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What are some expected signs of the Axillae? - ANSWER Skin is smooth and intact
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What are some expected variations of the Axillae? - ANSWER Hx of mastectomy
lymphedema
What are some unexpected findings in the Axillae? - ANSWER Edema, rash, deeply
pigmented skin
What can deeply pigmented skin of the axillae be a sign of? - ANSWER Diabetes or
Polycystic Ovary Disease