Breasts, Axille, and Regional Lymphatics Flashcards
1
Q
The breast is made up of:
A
Fibrous, glandular, and adipose tissues.
2
Q
what is it important to examine the upper outer quadrant of the breast?
A
This is the location of most breast tumors.
3
Q
In performing an assessment of a womans axillary lymph system, the nurse should assess which nodes? (4)
A
Central
lateral
pectoral
subscapular
4
Q
what would a nurse expect to find if a patient reports a recent breast infection?
A
Ipsilateral axillary node enlargement
5
Q
what is colostrum
A
a thick, yellow fluid (precursor to milk), may be expressed from the breasts in the fourth month of pregnancy
