The Nurse Is Palpating a Female Patient's Adnexa

The nurse is palpating a female patient's adnexa. The findings include a firm, smooth uterine wall; the ovaries are palpable and feel smooth and firm. The fallopian tube is firm and pulsating. How should the nurse proceed?

A) Tell the patient that her examination is normal.
B) Give her an immediate referral to a gynecologist.
C) Suggest that she return in a month for a recheck to verify the findings.
D) Tell the patient that she may have an ovarian cyst that should be evaluated further.