Scenario: A 45-year-old patient presents with a small, firm lump in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast. The lump is painless, and the patient reports no recent trauma. They also report occasional clear nipple discharge from the same breast. The patient has no prior history of breast disease but has a family history of breast cancer (maternal aunt diagnosed at age 50). What additional subjective data should be collected? What physical assessment techniques should be performed? What follow-up actions should be taken for a patient with a new breast lump?
[Answered]: Scenario: A 45-year-old patient presents with a…
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