A nurse is examining a patient who has come to the clinic because she thinks she has a lump in her breast. The nurse notes a fibroadenoma. What question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask this patient?
A) How old are you?
B) Have you had a referral for a biopsy?
C) How long have you had a lump in your breast?
D) Do you take birth control tablets?
Ans: B
Feedback: Fibroadenomas are firm, round, movable, benign tumors. They can occur from puberty to menopause with a peak incidence at 30 years of age. These masses are nontender and are sometimes removed for definitive diagnosis. All options are viable questions to ask this patient, but options A, C, and D are not the most appropriate questions to ask.
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