A Female Client Asks the Nurse When the Best Time

A female client asks the nurse when the best time is to perform self-breast examination (SBE) .The nurse's best response is:

A) "If you are still menstruating the best time is about 5 days after your period begins each month."
B) "If you are postmenopausal the best time is at the beginning of each month."
C) "It doesn't really matter as long as you keep a record of when you perform the exam."
D) "Your primary care provider can tell you when the best time is for you."