During an Examination of a Woman,the Nurse Notices That Her

question 21

Multiple Choice

During an examination of a woman,the nurse notices that her left breast is slightly larger than her right breast.Which of the following is true?

• A)Breasts should always be symmetric.
• B)This finding is probably due to breast-feeding and is nothing to worry about.
• C)This finding is not unusual,but the nurse should verify that this change is not new.
• D)This finding is very unusual and means she may have an inflammation or growth.

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