A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for a lump found on the lateral aspect of the right breast. The client is anxious and asks the nurse if the next step is to have a mastectomy. Which is the nurse's best response?
A) "Yes, breast lumps are abnormal and will need to be removed."
B) "The doctor will need a biopsy first to see if the lump is cancerous."
C) "The doctor will answer your questions when he or she arrives."
D) "Many times, an ultrasound is done to distinguish between a tumor and cyst."
D
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Ultrasonography is often used with a mammogram or after a breast lump is found to provide additional data on the breast lump. An ultrasound can differentiate if the lump is a fluid filled cyst or other types of breast lesions. This step may be used before a mastectomy is performed or even a biopsy is completed. The nurse is able to provide factual information on common treatment paths, understanding that it is the physician who prescribes the medical care.
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