A patient states during the interview that she noticed a new lump in the shower a few days ago. It was on her left breast near her axilla. The nurse should plan to:
a. Palpate the lump first.
b. Palpate the unaffected breast first.
c. Avoid palpating the lump because it could be a cyst, which might rupture.
d. Palpate the breast with the lump first but plan to palpate the axilla last.
Question 2
During the physical examination, the nurse notices that a female patient has an inverted left nipple. Which statement regarding this is most accurate?
a. Normal nipple inversion is usually bilateral.
b. Unilateral inversion of a nipple is always a serious sign.
c. Whether the inversion is a recent change should be determined.
d. Nipple inversion is not significant unless accompanied by an underlying palpable mass.
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