During the physical examination,the nurse notices that a female patient has an inverted left nipple.Which statement regarding this is most accurate?

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The nurse should distinguish a recently retracted nipple from one that has been inverted for many years or since puberty.Normal nipple inversion may be unilateral or bilateral and usually can be pulled out (i.e.,it is not fixed).Recent nipple retraction signifies acquired disease.See Table 17-3.

During the Physical Examination,the Nurse Notices That a Female Patient