The nurse is educating a group of women about the manifestations of benign breast conditions. What information topics will the nurse include? 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
Explanation: 1. Fluctuations in size and rapid appearance or disappearance of breast masses are common in fibrocystic breasts.
2. Galactorrhea is a benign change often associated with hormone therapy.
3. Galactorrhea is often seen in women who have nursed, who have fibrocystic changes in the breast, or are on some types of psychiatric medication.
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