The nurse is educating a group of women about the manifestations of benign breast conditions. Information discussed includes: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Masses rapid in appearance or disappearance.
2. Galactorrhea is common.
3. Galactorrhea is seen with some psychiatric medications.
4. Ulcerations or skin erosions are possible.
5. An increased breast size with dimpling.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Fluctuations in size and rapid appearance or disappearance of breast masses are common in fibrocystic breasts.
Rationale 2: Galactorrhea is a benign change often associated with hormone therapy.
Rationale 3: Galactorrhea is often seen in women who have nursed, are postmenopausal, or on some types of psychiatric medication.
Rationale 4: Ulcerations and skin erosions are usually associated with breast cancer.
Rationale 5: An increase in breast size, dimpling of the skin, or an axillary lump usually indicates a malignancy.
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