During a breast examination of a male patient, the nurse recognizes which finding as normal?
a. Bilateral nontender flat breasts with symmetric nipple and areolar areas
b. A fibrous layer of subcutaneous breast tissue that is thicker than in women
c. Breast tenderness on the dominant side but not on the other side
d. Bilateral symmetry of breasts with absence of hair in the areolar areas
ANS: A
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