The nurse is caring for a 22-year-old woman who has come in for a routine examination.The patient asks about how often she should perform breast self-examinations and get a mammogram.The nurse should inform the patient of which of the following?

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Monthly BSE is an option for women in their twenties and thirties.Women 20 years of age and older need to report any breast changes to a health care provider immediately.Women need a clinical breast examination by a health care provider every 3 years from age 20 to 40,and yearly for women greater than age 40.Women with a family history of breast cancer need a yearly examination by a health care provider.Asymptomatic women need a screening mammogram by age 40; women age 40 and older need an annual mammogram.For women with an increased risk,the ACS recommends discussion of screening options and additional testing with a health care provider.

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