During examination of a 67-year-old man, the nurse notes bilateral enlargement of the breasts. The nurse's first action should be to
A) palpate the breasts for the presence of any discrete lumps.
B) explain that this is a temporary condition caused by hormonal changes.
C) refer the patient for mammography and biopsy of the breast tissue.
D) teach the patient about dietary changes to reduce the breast size.
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