Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a middle adult female client who has fibrocystic breast disease. The nurse should emphasize to the client that manifestations of this disease are present at which of the following times?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Manifestations of fibrocystic breast disease, such as breast pain and lumpiness, tend to occur or worsen in the premenstrual phase due to hormonal changes. Weather conditions do not affect these manifestations.