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While Completing a Physical Examination,the Nurse Positions a Female Patient

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While completing a physical examination,the nurse positions a female patient supine during palpation of the breasts.What information should the nurse provide for the patient regarding the positioning?


A) Your breast exam will be less painful when you are lying down.
B) It is easier to feel the breast tissue when you are lying on your back.
C) The examination will take a few minutes and you will be more comfortable lying down.
D) Breast abnormalities are easier to visualize with the client in the supine position.

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