Giving instructions for breast self-examination is particularly important for clients with which of the following medical problems?
A. Ovarian cancer
B. Endometrial polyps
C. Cervical dysplasia
D. A dermoid cyst
Correct Answer: A. Ovarian cancer
Option A: Clients with ovarian cancer are at increased risk for breast cancer. Breast self-examination supports early detection and treatment and is very important.
Option B: Endometrial polyps are outgrowths in the endometrium that are mostly non cancerous and the exact cause is unknown.
Option C: Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal cell growth in the lining of the cervix that is related with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
Option D: Dermoid cysts are abnormal growth found in the ovary that usually contain material such as skin, hari, teeth, nails, fat, and sweat glands that were trapped during fetal development.