单选题 The nurse is teaching breast self-examination (BSE) to a college student. The nurse knows that the client understands the best time to examine her breasts when she says:
A. "I'll examine my breasts 1 week after my period starts. "
B. "I'll perform a BSE just before my period starts. "
C. "I must examine my breasts the same time each day. "
D. "Every time I shower I'll do a breast examination. /

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】The breasts are least tender and have fewer nodules 1 week after menstruation starts. Before the onset of menstruation, breasts may be most tender and nodular. Examining the breasts every day or after every shower is excessive and unnecessary.