A Patient States During the Interview That She Noticed a New

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient states during the interview that she noticed a new lump in the shower a few days ago. It was on her left breast near her axilla. How should the nurse proceed?

• A) Palpate the lump first.
• B) Palpate the unaffected breast first.
• C) Avoid palpating the lump because it could be a cyst, which might rupture.
• D) Palpate the breast with the lump first but plan to palpate the axilla last.

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