A premenopausal woman reports to the primary care provider's office with newly discovered tenderness and thickening in her left breast.The patient asks the nurse, "Do you think my provider will want blood drawn? I hate needles." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

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The best response is to address the patient's concerns and ask about any prior negative experiences. This will help alleviate any anxiety the patient may have and allow for a conversation about the need for diagnostic testing. Option A doesn't address the patient's concerns and may leave them uncertain about the potential need for lab tests. Option C dismisses the patient's fear and may patronize them. Option D may make the patient feel like their fear is unimportant or not valid.

A Premenopausal Woman Reports to the Primary Care Provider's Office