After teaching a group of students about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the group identifies which of the following?
A) Peau d'orange skin
B) Breast symmetry
C) Nipple retraction
D) Painless mass

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Breast symmetry is not a sign or symptom of breast cancer. It refers to the similarity in size and shape of the breasts, but does not necessarily indicate the presence or absence of cancer. The other choices are all potential signs of breast cancer. Peau d'orange skin (skin that looks like the surface of an orange) can be a sign of inflammatory breast cancer, nipple retraction can be a sign of tumor growth, and a painless mass can be a sign of a cancerous lump.

After Teaching a Group of Students About the Signs and Symptoms