A patient has experienced galactorrhea. Cytology is negative. Which nursing statement is indicated?
1. "It is good that your breast mass is not malignant.".
2. "At least you don't have cancer.".
3. "Even though this is a good report, more tests will be necessary.".
4. "This result means your discharge is probably from a malignant change in your breast.".
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Rationale 1: Galactorrhea does not always present with a palpable breast mass.
Rationale 2: Negative cytology on this fluid does not assure the absence of cancer.
Rationale 3: The fact that cytology is negative is a good report. However, more tests will be necessary to determine the reason for the galactorrhea.
Rationale 4: The presence of negative cytology on the discharge does not indicate that malignant changes are present.
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