A client is scheduled for surgery after a recent breast cancer diagnosis.The nurse is discussing the procedure with the client.To allay her fears,which explanation best describes a skin-sparing mastectomy?
A) Removal of the breast, nipple, and areola, leaving only the skin
B) Removal of the breast, nipple, areola, and axillary node dissection
C) Incision on the outside of the breast, leaving the nipple intact
D) Removal of both breasts in their entirety

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A skin-sparing mastectomy is a special procedure that keeps the outer breast of the skin intact.The breast,nipple,and areola are removed.A tissue expander may be placed for later reconstruction.A modified radical mastectomy also removes the axillary lymph nodes.The nipple-sparing mastectomy is reserved for a small number of women during which the areola is removed leaving the nipple intact.Women who test positive for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation may have both breasts removed to reduce the risk of cancer and is most commonly known as a prophylactic or preventative mastectomy.

A Client Is Scheduled for Surgery After a Recent Breast