The nurse is conducting a health history for a patient who seeks care for breast pain. Which question from the nurse is most appropriate?

1) "Where is the lump or mass located?"
2) "Is there discomfort when you palpate your breast?"
3) "When did you notice the lump?"
4) "Have you had a recent injury to your breast?"


ANS: 2

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