The nurse is reviewing the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommendations for breast cancer screening with a 50-year-old female client. The nurse should emphasize the recommendation for
A) breast examination by a health care professional semi-annually.
B) breast self-examination (BSE) monthly.
C) chest x-ray study yearly when the client is over age 40.
D) mammography when a lump is detected.

Question

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ACS recommends annual mammography for women 40 years of age and older. ACS also recommends monthly BSE beginning at age 20. Chest x-ray has no value in screening women for breast cancer.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the American Cancer Society (ACS) Recommendations