2017 - L1751 The Clinical Breast Exam and Teaching Self-Breast Exams |
Speaker: Debra Walz, MS, RN, WHNP-BC, AOCNP, RNFA
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Objectives:
1. Review latest breast cancer statistics.
2. Review the latest recommendations and guidelines for breast cancer screening.
3. Discuss the components of a thorough breast assessment.
4. Describe what to look for in a clinical breast exam and when to refer to a breast surgeon.
5. Discuss the techniques of comprehensive breast exam.
6. Review how to perform the exam while teaching the patient how to successfully perform a self-breast exam.