Posted: August 7th, 2017

When preparing to examine the left breast in a reclining position, the purpose of placing a small folded towel under the client’s left shoulder is to:

When preparing to examine the left breast in a reclining position, the purpose of placing a small folded towel under the client’s left shoulder is to:

A. bring the breast closer to the examiner’s right hand
B. tense the pectoral muscle
C. balance the breast tissue more evenly on the chest wall
D. facilitate lateral positioning of the breast