An older adult patient has rheumatoid arthritis,which limits her manual dexterity and ability to perform breast self-examinations.To address the patient's need for breast health promotion,the nurse teaches the patient to:

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Older women,while having the highest incidence of breast cancer,have been shown to have the least knowledge about the importance of breast examination.Modifying and encouraging self-breast examination would be the most effective intervention to promote breast health.The other actions are good but not as helpful as adapting the technique of self-exam so the woman can accomplish it.

An Older Adult Patient Has Rheumatoid Arthritis,which Limits Her Manual