💊 NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

Teaching about breast self-examination (BSE) includes performing the exam:

A Only when symptoms appear
B Monthly, 7-10 days after the start of menstruation when breast tissue is least tender
C Every year
D Only at the doctor office

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

BSE: monthly, 7-10 days after menses start (least hormonal swelling). Postmenopausal: same date each month. Technique: visual inspection + palpation (vertical strip or circular pattern). Report lumps, dimpling, discharge, skin changes.

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