You are performing a breast assessment and start palpating the breasts using the vertical strip method. You feel a lump in the right upper quadrant of the left breast and further assess for which of the following? Select all that apply.

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When assessing a breast lump, it is important to evaluate its shape, consistency, location, size, whether it is movable or fixed, and tenderness to determine the nature of the lump and guide further diagnostic steps. Color is not typically assessed in the context of palpating a breast lump.

You Are Performing a Breast Assessment and Start Palpating the Breasts