Mammography

Mammography

PURPOSE: Detects the presence of breast tumor.

NURSING KEYPOINTS:

      Instruct the patient not to use deodorant, talcum powder, lotion, perfume or any ointment on the day of exam as these may give false-positive result

      Let the patient know that her breasts will be compressed between 2 x-ray plates

      Provide teachings related to Self-breast examination

ü  Done 7 days after menstruation

ü  Position: lying down with pillow under the shoulder of the breast being examined or sitting in front of a mirror while raising the hands of the side of the breast being examined.