During the assessment of a client's breasts, the nurse finds both breasts rounded, slightly unequal in size, skin smooth and intact, and nipples without discharge. What is the nurse's next action?
1. Notify the charge nurse.
2. Notify the physician.
3. Document the findings in the nurse's notes as normal.
4. Document the findings in the nurse's notes as abnormal.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The findings are all normal, so the nurse does not need to notify the charge nurse.
Rationale 2: The findings are all normal, so the nurse does not need to notify the physician.
Rationale 3: The findings are all normal, so the nurse would document the assessment in the nurse's notes as normal.
Rationale 4: The findings are all normal, so the nurse would not document the findings as abnormal.
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