The nurse is teaching a 34-year-old client with client who has a sister and mother with a history of breast cancer about early screening for the health problem.Which should the nurse include in this teaching? Select all that apply.
A) Routine monthly breast self-examination
B) Annual screening mammography
C) Routine breast exams to begin after age 35
D) Clinical breast examination every 3 years
E) Reporting of any changes in breast tissue to the health provider at the next routine visit

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A) American Cancer Society guidelines for cancer screening include routine breast self-examination starting at age 20; prompt reporting of any change in breast tissue to healthcare provider; clinical breast examination every 3 years from ages 20 to 39, and yearly thereafter; and annual screening mammography starting at age 40, except in women at increased risk, who may have more frequent mammography or other tests such as breast ultrasound exams. Since this client's mother and sister both have a history of breast cancer, she would be eligible for annual mammography.
B) American Cancer Society guidelines for cancer screening include routine breast self-examination starting at age 20; prompt reporting of any change in breast tissue to healthcare provider; clinical breast examination every 3 years from ages 20 to 39, and yearly thereafter; and annual screening mammography starting at age 40, except in women at increased risk, who may have more frequent mammography or other tests such as breast ultrasound exams. Since this client's mother and sister both have a history of breast cancer, she would be eligible for annual mammography.
C) American Cancer Society guidelines for cancer screening include routine breast self-examination starting at age 20; prompt reporting of any change in breast tissue to healthcare provider; clinical breast examination every 3 years from ages 20 to 39, and yearly thereafter; and annual screening mammography starting at age 40, except in women at increased risk, who may have more frequent mammography or other tests such as breast ultrasound exams. Since this client's mother and sister both have a history of breast cancer, she would be eligible for annual mammography.
D) American Cancer Society guidelines for cancer screening include routine breast self-examination starting at age 20; prompt reporting of any change in breast tissue to healthcare provider; clinical breast examination every 3 years from ages 20 to 39, and yearly thereafter; and annual screening mammography starting at age 40, except in women at increased risk, who may have more frequent mammography or other tests such as breast ultrasound exams. Since this client's mother and sister both have a history of breast cancer, she would be eligible for annual mammography.
E) American Cancer Society guidelines for cancer screening include routine breast self-examination starting at age 20; prompt reporting of any change in breast tissue to healthcare provider; clinical breast examination every 3 years from ages 20 to 39, and yearly thereafter; and annual screening mammography starting at age 40, except in women at increased risk, who may have more frequent mammography or other tests such as breast ultrasound exams. Since this client's mother and sister both have a history of breast cancer, she would be eligible for annual mammography.

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