A client who has discovered a lump in her breast becomes tearful when scheduling a mammogram.Which is the nurse's best response?

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The finding of a breast lump or mass is a frightening experience.Clients should be reassured,until they can be seen or testing is done,that 90% of all breast lumps or masses are benign.It is inaccurate for the nurse to state that all lumps are considered cancerous until proven benign,or that the lump is probably benign unless the client has a relative with breast cancer.Diagnosing cancer at an early stage results in cure more often than when the cancer is in later stages,but such a comment before diagnosis will only scare the client more.

A Client Who Has Discovered a Lump in Her Breast