Question

At her well woman exam, a 37-year-old woman asks the nurse when the best time is to perform a breast self exam. Which response by the nurse is *most* appropriate?

Accepted Answer

monthly between days 5-7 of their menstrual cycle

Answer

monthly 7 days after the completion of their menstrual cycle

Answer

annually in the same month every year

Answer

Breast self exams are not recommended until over the age of 40.

Question 31 - Health Promotion and Maintenance Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam