Which statement by a 55-year-old female patient should a nurse identify as indicating a need for further education?

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The statement "Now that I no longer have periods I don't need to have mammograms or do breast self-examinations" indicates a lack of understanding about the need for mammograms and breast self-examinations, particularly as women older than 50 are at an increased risk for breast cancer. The patient should be educated on the importance of continued screening and monitoring. The other options show that the patient has some understanding of breast health and screening practices.

Which Statement by a 55-Year-Old Female Patient Should a Nurse