A 37-year-old Nigerian woman is at high risk for breast cancer and is considering a prophylactic mastectomy and oophorectomy.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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The cultural aspects of decision making need to be considered.In the Nigerian culture,the man often makes the decisions for care of the female.Women with a high risk for breast cancer can consider prophylactic surgery.If reconstructive surgery is considered,the procedure is more complex and will have more complications compared to a breast augmentation.There is a small risk that breast cancer can still develop in the remaining mammary tissue.

A 37-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Is at High Risk for Breast