During a focused assessment, the female client reports breast tenderness, swelling, and lymph node enlargement around the time of her period. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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B is the most appropriate response because it acknowledges the client's symptoms and offers to inform the primary care provider. It also identifies the cause of the symptoms, which is fluctuating hormone levels. Option A is incorrect because nodularity refers to lumps in the breast, not tenderness or swelling. Option C is incorrect because it suggests that lumps are the only cause for concern, which is untrue. Option D is incorrect because it assumes that the client has already been diagnosed with fibrocystic breast disease.

During a Focused Assessment, the Female Client Reports Breast Tenderness