A female learns of a genetic predisposition to breast cancer. What should the nurse identify as being the first line of defense for this person to be?

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More frequent mammograms can help detect early cell changes and allow for early intervention and treatment to prevent the development of cancer. Radical mastectomy may be considered if cancer is already present, but it is not typically recommended as a preventative measure. Counseling to consider adoption is not a practical response and may not decrease the spread of breast cancer. Grief and end-of-life counseling may be helpful, but it is not the first line of defense for someone with a genetic predisposition to breast cancer.

A Female Learns of a Genetic Predisposition to Breast Cancer