The nurse notes bilateral enlargement of the breasts during examination of a 62-year-old man.Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Teach the patient how to palpate the breast tissue for lumps.
B) Question the patient about medications being currently used.
C) Refer the patient for mammography and biopsy of the breast tissue.
D) Explain that this is a temporary condition due to hormonal changes.
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