A 20-year-old client calls the clinic to report that she has found a lump in her breast.The nurse's best response is:
A)"Don't worry about it.I'm sure it's nothing."
B)"Wear a tight bra,and it should shrink."
C)"Many women have benign lumps and bumps in their breasts.However,to make sure it's benign you should come in for an examination by your physician."
D)"Check it again in 1 month and call me back if it's still there."

Question

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Try to ease the client's fear but provide a time for a thorough evaluation of the lump,because it may indicate abnormal changes in the breast.Discrediting the client's findings may discourage her from continuing with breast self-examination (BSE).Wearing a tight bra may irritate the skin and will not cause the lump to shrink.Delaying treatment may allow proliferation of abnormal cells.

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