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A Patient with a Small Breast Lump Is Advised to Have

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A patient with a small breast lump is advised to have a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy. The nurse explains that an advantage to this procedure is that


A) only a small incision is necessary, resulting in minimal breast pain and scarring.
B) if the specimen is positive for malignancy, the patient can be told at the visit.
C) if the specimen is negative for malignancy, the patient's fears of cancer can be put to rest.
D) FNA is guided by a mammogram, ensuring that cells are taken from the lesion.

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