Following a right mastectomy, a patient tells the nurse it feels like her nipple is still present. Which of the following is the nurse's best explanation?
A) "The feeling of the nipple is related to the dressing."
B) "The sensation will disappear in a few months."
C) "Once the wound heals that feeling will go away."
D) "I will call your doctor and see if that is normal."
Ans: B
Feedback: The sensation of the nipple is normal and will disappear in a few months. It is not related to the dressing or related to wound healing. There is no need to notify the physician.
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