Biopsy Reveals That a Patient Has a Single Papilloma in Her

question 11

Multiple Choice

Biopsy reveals that a patient has a single papilloma in her right breast. The lesion was completely removed during the biopsy procedure. What information would the nurse reinforce regarding this patient's future breast cancer risk?

• A) The patient has breast cancer at present.
• B) The patient is at no greater risk for breast cancer in the future.
• C) The patient is at some increased risk for breast cancer, generally about 1.5 to 2 times the normal risk.
• D) The patient's risk for future breast cancer is very high, generally 10 to 20 times the normal risk.

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