During assessment, the nurse notes a third nipple about 4 inches below the patient's costal margin. What nursing action is indicated?

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A third nipple, also known as a supernumerary nipple, is a common normal variant and does not typically require further action beyond documentation in the patient's medical record. It is not necessary to ask when it appeared or to look for additional nipples. While it is true that some supernumerary nipples have been associated with breast cancer, this is not a common occurrence, and further investigation would only be warranted if there were other concerning findings on the exam.

During Assessment, the Nurse Notes a Third Nipple About 4