The nurse is assessing a female's breasts. The nurse finds both breasts rounded, slightly unequal in size, skin smooth and intact, and nipples without discharge. What is the nurse's next action?

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The nurse's findings describe normal breast characteristics, so the next action is to document the findings in the nurse's notes as normal. There is no need to notify the physician or nurse unit manager as there are no abnormal findings to report.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Female's Breasts