Sunday, November 8, 2009

question of the week

Question of the week for 11.02.09

A nurse is teaching a group of college students about breast self-examination. A student asks for the best time to perform the monthly self-exam. What is the best reply by the nurse?

1. The first of every month, because it is easiest to remember
2. Right after the period ends, when your breasts are less tender
3. Do the exam at the same day and time every month
4. Ovulation, or mid-cycle is the best time to detect changes

1 comment:

a.ha said...

The correct answer is number: 2

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St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.