Which is the best statement by the nurse to ensure that a patient is performing breast self-examination correctly?

Choice A reason: Asking about the last mammography focuses on screening, not the technique or frequency of self-examination. Inquiring about self-exam frequency ensures the patient performs it regularly, so this is incorrect for ensuring proper practice. Choice B reason: Annual breast exams are clinical, but this question doesn’t confirm the patient patient performs self-exams. Asking about self-examination frequency directly addresses the practice, so this is not the best statement. Choice C reason: Asking how often the patient performs breast self-examination confirms whether they do it regularly (e.g., monthly) and opens discussion on technique, ensuring correct practice. This is the best statement, so it’s correct. Choice D reason: Physician visits are unrelated to self-performing self-examination at home. Frequency of breast self-exams is key to ensuring compliance, so this is incorrect for the nurse’s goal.