A patient describes breast swelling and tenderness. What piece of data would be most important for the nurse to gather initially?

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Timing of the symptoms is the most important initial piece of data to gather as it can help the nurse determine potential causes such as menstrual cycle-related changes or a possible infection. The other options may be important to gather later, but they are not as crucial to determine next steps in care.

A Patient Describes Breast Swelling and Tenderness