The nurse is reviewing the physician's notes from the patient who has just left the clinic. The nurse learns that the physician suspects a malignant breast tumor. On palpation, the mass most likely had what characteristic?
A) Nontenderness
B) A size of ? 5 mm
C) Softness and a regular shape
D) Mobility
Ans: A
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Generally, the lesions are nontender, fixed rather than mobile, and hard with irregular borders. Small size is not suggestive of malignancy.
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