The nurse is preparing to teach a woman about BSE.Which statement by the nurse is correct?

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The nurse should stress that a regular monthly BSE will familiarize the woman with her own breasts and their normal variations.BSE is a positive step that will reassure her of her healthy state.While teaching,the nurse should focus on the positive aspects of BSE and avoid citing frightening mortality statistics about breast cancer,which may generate excessive fear and denial that can obstruct a woman's self-care actions.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Teach a Woman About BSE