A 45-Year-Old Woman Comes into the Health Clinic for Her

A 45-year-old woman comes into the health clinic for her annual check-up. She mentions to the nurse that she has noticed dimpling of the right breast that has occurred in a few months. What assessment would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?

A) Evaluate the patients milk production.
B) Palpate the area for a breast mass.
C) Assess the patients knowledge of breast cancer.
D) Assure the patient that this likely an age-related change.