A young client has a breast lump that presents as a fluid-filled cyst and increases slightly in size premenstrually. The nurse would suspect the breast disorder of
A) a cyst.
B) a papilloma.
C) carcinoma.
D) ductal hyperplasia.

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Fibrocystic breasts are the most frequently occurring condition of the female breast. Typical fibrocystic lesions are fluid-filled cysts that are round, well circumscribed, and movable. Depending on the amount of fluid in the cyst, it may feel soft or hard. Assessment findings may include nodularity and tenderness.

A Young Client Has a Breast Lump That Presents as a Fluid-Filled