Posted: August 16th, 2017

The nurse teaches the female patient who is premenopausal to perform breast self-examination (BSE)

The nurse teaches the female patient who is premenopausal to perform breast self-examination (BSE)
a) on day 5 to day 7, counting the first day of menses as day 1.
BSE is best performed after menses, when less fluid is retained.
b) with the onset of menstruation
Because most women notice increased tenderness, lumpiness, and fluid retention before their menstrual period, BSE is not recommended with the onset of menses.
c) on day 2 to day 4, counting the first day of menses as day 1.
Because the tenderness, lumpiness, and fluid retention problems noticed by women in relation to onset of menses generally continue through menses, BSE is not recommended during that time.
d) any time during the month.
Because most women notice increased tenderness, lumpiness, and fluid retention before their menstrual period, BSE is best performed when the time for menses is taken into account.