Objectives:
Describe the steps of the Breast assessment.
Recognize the normal parameters and common variations of the Breast assessment.
Systematically perform the Breast assessment.
Document the Breast assessment in an acceptable format.

Readings, Assignments, and Lab

• Bring: Textbook, workbook, stethescope.
• Need in Lab: Breast model.
• Reading: Seidel et al. Chapter 15.
• Workbook: Chapter 15 - Concepts application.
• Define: All words in terminology review
• Videos: Breasts and Axillae.
• Practice: Assessment of breasts.
• Interactive Challenge: Breasts and Axillae.
• Document: Findings in a narrative note.
• Crossover to Clinical Practice: Teach breast self-exam and assess breasts of lab partner & assigned client as appropriate. Perform and document assessments of all other systems.