The nurse is palpating a female patient's adnexa.The findings include a firm,smooth uterine wall; the ovaries are palpable and feel smooth and firm.The fallopian tube is firm and pulsating.The nurse's most appropriate course of action would be to:
A) Tell the patient that her examination is normal.
B) Give her an immediate referral to a gynecologist.
C) Suggest that she return in a month for a recheck to verify the findings.
D) Tell the patient that she may have an ovarian cyst that should be evaluated further.
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