A mass is found on a mammogram of a 42-year-old female patient and a cyst is confirmed by an ultrasound of the breast. The nurse realizes that the next course of action for this patient is which of the following?

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A surgical biopsy is necessary to determine if the mass is benign or malignant. The "watch and wait" approach is not appropriate in this case, as there is a mass present. Reducing caffeine intake and applying warm soaks may provide some relief for pain or discomfort associated with the cyst, but these actions do not address the need for further diagnostic testing.

A Mass Is Found on a Mammogram of a 42-Year-Old