A 36-yr-old patient who has a diagnosis of fibrocystic breast changes calls the nurse in the clinic reporting symptoms. Which information is likely to change the treatment plan?

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An area that is hot or pink suggests an infectious process such as mastitis,which would require further assessment and treatment. Manifestations of fibrocystic breast changes include one or more palpable lumps that are often round,well delineated,and freely movable within the breast. Discomfort ranging from tenderness to pain may also occur. The lump is usually observed to increase in size and perhaps in tenderness before menstruation. Nipple discharge associated with fibrocystic breasts is often milky,watery-milky,yellow,or green.

A 36-Yr-Old Patient Who Has a Diagnosis of Fibrocystic Breast