Ch 10 Problems of the Breast Flashcards
micromastia
very small underdeveloped breasts
macromastia
large breasts that cause back or shoulder pain
most common benign condition of the breasts
cystic masses
breast pain
mastalgia
mastalgia assessment
characteristics of pain
pattern
is it cyclic?
is the pain concentrated?
What mass is:
- moveable
- soft
- has well differentiated borders
cystic masses
Treatment of fluid and solid built cysts
fluid: aspiration of the fluid
solid: no treatment
cystic mass pharmacological interventions
NASAIDs
OCPs
cystic mass alternative treatments
evening primrose oil
benign solid masses
fibroadenoma
risk factors for infections of the breast
smoking, impairment of the skin, diabetes
inflammation of the skin on the breast
cellulitis
____% of lumps are discovered by ________________.
90%, BSE (Breast Self Examination)
Nursing actions for BSE
1) Educate on same time and pattern
2) provide written eduation
3) offer therapeutic communication.
The most significant concern for potential malignant conditions of the breast.
Unilateral changes.