The nurse is assisting with teaching a female patient about early detection of cancer.According to the American Cancer Society,what should the nurse instruct a 52-year-old female patient to do to monitor for breast cancer?

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The American Cancer Society recommends from age 20 throughout life that women do monthly BSE,from ages 20 to 39 that they add a breast examination by a health professional every 3 years,and from age 40 that they have a yearly mammogram and breast examination by a health professional.Those who experience breast symptoms or have a strong family history of breast cancer may be advised to have more frequent examinations.A.This patient needs a mammogram every year.B.This patient should perform BSE every month.D.This patient needs a mammogram every year.

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