The nurse has instructed the client in the correct technique for breast self-examination (BSE). For a portion of the examination, the client will lie down. If the client were to examine the right breast, the nurse would tell the client to place a pillow:

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Placing a pillow under the right shoulder helps to flatten the breast tissue, making it easier to examine the right breast.

The Nurse Has Instructed the Client in the Correct Technique