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The nurse is instructing a postmenopausal woman about breast self-examination. Which of the following points does the nurse include in the explanation?

ExplanationWomen of all ages are encouraged to perform monthly breast self-examinations. Prior to menopause, the woman examines her breasts just following menstrual periods; the nurse instructs the postmenopausal woman to perform the exam at the same time each month. While the client is also instructed to receive a mammogram according to standards of care, as well as an exam by a HCP, the breast self-exam is an important method of early detection.