While Inspecting a Patient's Breasts, the Nurse Finds That the Left

question 3

Multiple Choice

While inspecting a patient's breasts, the nurse finds that the left breast is slightly larger than the right with the bilateral presence of Montgomery glands. How should the nurse proceed?

• A) Palpate over the Montgomery glands, checking for drainage.
• B) Consider these findings as normal, and proceed with the examination.
• C) Ask extensive health history questions regarding the woman's breast asymmetry.
• D) Continue with the examination, and then refer the patient for further evaluation of the Montgomery glands.