During a physical examination,a 45-year-old woman states that she has had a crusty,itchy rash on her breast for about 2 weeks.In trying to find the cause of the rash,which of the following would be important for the nurse to determine?

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Paget's disease starts with a small crust on the nipple apex and then spreads to the areola.Eczema or other dermatitis rarely starts at nipple unless it results from breast-feeding.It usually starts on the areola or surrounding skin and then spreads to the nipple.

During a Physical Examination,a 45-Year-Old Woman States That She Has