Question

A nurse is teaching a woman how to perform breast self-examination. Which statement indicates that the client needs further teaching?

1. "I examine my breasts about a week after my period starts."

2. "I have been looking for dimpling as well as checking for lumps."

3. "My breasts are so tender right before my period that I hate doing it."

4. "My grandmother examines her breasts on the first Monday of each month."

Answer 1

The client needs further teaching if they express discomfort or pain during breast self-examination due to breast tenderness right before their period.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that indicates that the client needs further teaching is:

3. "My breasts are so tender right before my period that I hate doing it."

This statement suggests that the client is experiencing breast tenderness which can make breast self-examination uncomfortable or painful. It is important to note that breast tenderness is a normal symptom of hormonal fluctuations in the menstrual cycle, but it should not deter the client from performing regular breast self-examinations. The tenderness experienced right before the period is not a valid reason to skip or delay the examination.