Which Assessment Finding in a 36-Yr-Old Patient Is Most Indicative

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding in a 36-yr-old patient is most indicative of a need for further evaluation?

• A)Bilateral breast nodules that are tender with palpation
• B)A breast nodule that is 1 cm in size, nontender, and fixed
• C)A breast lump that increases in size before the menstrual period
• D)A breast lump that is small, mobile, with a rubbery consistency

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Definitions:

Odds Ratio

A measure of association between an exposure and an outcome, indicating the odds of an outcome occurring with the exposure compared to without.

Case-Control Studies

Observational studies that retrospectively investigate exposure factors among subjects with a specific condition compared to those without the condition.

Exposure

Contact with a substance or factor that could affect health.

Association

A statistical relationship between two or more variables, events, or actions, indicating that they may occur together or influence each other but not necessarily implying causation.