A client comes to the clinic complaining of a new onset of nipple discharge. After inspection of the breast and discharge, what action of the nurse has the highest priority?
a. Palpating both breasts comparing amount of discharge
b. Asking the client about breast pain
c. Asking the client to raise her arms and comparing the movement of the breasts
d. Obtaining a specimen of the discharge for cytology
ANS: D
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