Which statement by a male patient scheduled for a radical mastectomy for an aggressive form of breast cancer indicates the need for further teaching?

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The statement "I will be able to retain my nipple" indicates a need for further teaching because in a radical mastectomy, the entire breast tissue including the nipple is removed to ensure all cancerous cells are eradicated. This procedure often involves the removal of the entire breast, underlying chest muscles, and lymph nodes in the area to prevent the spread of cancer.

Which Statement by a Male Patient Scheduled for a Radical