A patient states during the interview that she noticed a new lump in the shower a few days ago. It was on her left breast near her axilla. How should the nurse proceed?
A) Palpate the lump first.
B) Palpate the unaffected breast first.
C) Avoid palpating the lump because it could be a cyst, which might rupture.
D) Palpate the breast with the lump first but plan to palpate the axilla last.
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