A patient who has just been diagnosed with a fibroadenoma in her left breast begins to cry. What information should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Fibroadenomas are a nonproliferative type of tumor.
2. The next treatment step will be biopsy.
3. This tumor is caused by normal hormonal fluctuations.
4. The patient will need regular mammograms and other breast screening exams.
5. Fibroadenomas are fluid-filled cysts that may rupture.
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Fibroadenomas are tumors that consist of nonproliferative cells.
Rationale 2: There is no reason to biopsy a fibroadenoma because they are, by definition, benign.
Rationale 3: Fibroadenomas result from the waxing and waning of hormones in the normal menstrual cycle.
Rationale 4: The presence of a fibroadenoma does not prevent the development of other breast tumors. Normal surveillance should continue.
Rationale 5: Fibroadenomas are solid mass tumors.
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