A patient describes breast swelling and tenderness. What piece of data would be most important for the nurse to gather initially?
1. Timing of the symptoms
2. Birth control method
3. Method of breast self-examination
4. Diet history
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Rationale 1: The breast undergoes regular cyclical changes in response to hormonal stimulation. The nurse will want to determine when the swelling and tenderness occur within the menstrual cycle.
Rationale 2: The birth control method can contribute to the database, but does not have priority.
Rationale 3: The method of BSE can contribute to the database, but does not have priority.
Rationale 4: Diet history can contribute to the database, but does not have priority.
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