During Assessment, the Nurse Notes a Third Nipple About 4

question 13

Multiple Choice

During assessment, the nurse notes a third nipple about 4 inches below the patient's costal margin. What nursing action is indicated?

• A) Ask the patient when this nipple appeared.
• B) Document this normal variant.
• C) Discuss the finding with the health care provider because these nipples are commonly malignant.
• D) Look for additional nipples on the patient's back.

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Definitions:

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