NCLEX-CGFNS: Mammography

Mammography



  • Mammography procedure detects the presence of breast tumor
  • Instruct patient not to use deodorant, talcum powder, lotion, perfume and any ointment on the day of the exam since they contain calcium oxalate which may crystallize and may give a false positive result
  • Inform the patient that the breast will be placed between two x-ray plates
  • The procedure is best done a week after menstruation
  • During the procedure, the patient will be positioned on lying down with pillow under the shoulder of the breast being examined

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