A patient who had breast augmentation surgery last year presents to the clinic and says, "My right breast is so hard all over." The nurse would assess for development of which likely condition?

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Capsule contracture is a common complication after breast augmentation surgery. It occurs when scar tissue forms around the implant, causing the breast to harden and become misshapen. This can affect one or both breasts and often requires revision surgery to correct the issue. The other options, such as infection, hemorrhage into the implant, or breast cancer, would present with different symptoms and require different interventions.

A Patient Who Had Breast Augmentation Surgery Last Year Presents