4.7 Learning Activities

Learning Activities

Breast Cancer Case Study (Case Study answers are located in the Answer Key at the end of the book.)[1]

Sarah Smith, a 45-year-old female, presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of discovering a lump in her left breast during self-examination. She reports no associated pain and has no other significant medical history. She has a family history of breast cancer, with her mother diagnosed at age 55. Physical examination reveals a palpable mass in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast. A mammogram and ultrasound are ordered for further evaluation.

  1. As a nurse caring for Sarah, how would you approach providing emotional support and addressing her concerns related to her family history of breast cancer?
  2. What nursing interventions would you prioritize to assist Sarah in coping with the anxiety and uncertainty surrounding her breast cancer diagnosis and the upcoming diagnostic procedures?

“Malignancy Autoimmune Glossary Cards” by Open RN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

“Malignancy Question Set 1” by Open RN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

“Autoimmune Match-Up” by Open RN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

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Test your knowledge on the immune system using this NCLEX Next Generation-style drop down dyad question. You may reset and resubmit your answers to this question an unlimited number of times.[2]

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Test your knowledge on hypersensitivity reactions using this NCLEX Next Generation-style bowtie question. You may reset and resubmit your answers to this question an unlimited number of times.[3]


  1. "Breast Cancer Case Study" by Open RN is licensed by CC BY-NC 4.0
  2. “Immune System Drop Down Dyad" by Kellea Ewen for OpenRN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
  3. “Pediatric Hypersensitivity Bowtie" by Jennifer Hinz and OpenRN is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

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