During a routine breast examination of a patient, the nurse notes a small amount of nipple discharge. What nursing actions are indicated?. Select all that apply.

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The nurse should collect a specimen of the discharge and send it to the lab for analysis (B, D). It is important to ask the patient if she has noticed the discharge before to gather more information (C). Documenting the finding is essential for medical records and further evaluation (E). Telling the patient she may have cancer is inappropriate and could cause unnecessary anxiety (A).

During a Routine Breast Examination of a Patient, the Nurse