A 21-year-old woman asks when she should perform a breast self-examination during the month.The nurse should inform the client:

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The best time for a BSE is 2 to 3 days after the menstrual period ends,when the breast is no longer swollen or tender from hormone elevations.The woman should check her breasts the same time each month 2-3 days after the menstrual period ends.At the same time each month is partially true.The client also should be informed to perform the BSE 2 to 3 days after the menstrual period ends.On the first day of the menstrual period is not the best time for a woman to perform a BSE.The breasts will be enlarged and tender from hormone elevations.

A 21-Year-Old Woman Asks When She Should Perform a Breast