Assessment

1
Assessment

• Equipment
• Towel, drape, centimeter ruler, teaching aid for
  breast self-exam
• General approach
• Inspection
• Patient positions

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2
Assessment

• Assess the following areas
• Breasts
• Areolar areas
• Nipples
• Axillae

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3
Assessment

• Assess the following characteristics
• Color
• Vascularity
• Thickening/edema
• Size and symmetry
• Contour
• Lesions/masses
• Discharge

4
Palpation

• Sequential manner
• Supraclavicular and infraclavicular nodes
• Breasts, arms at side, arms raised
• Axillary nodes
• Breasts, supine position