The nurse is performing an assessment of a female patient's breasts. Which findings indicate the need for further assessment?
Select all that apply.
1. The breasts are not the same size.
2. The breasts do not display prominent veins.
3. The nipples are flat.
4. The breasts are reddened.
5. There is an area of dimpled skin.
Correct Answer: 4, 5
Reddened skin of the breast indicates the possible presence of a malignancy. Dimpling and abnormal contours should be further evaluated. It is normal for the breasts to differ in size. The absence of prominent veining is normal. The nipples are usually everted but may normally be inverted or flat.
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