A nurse is examining a patient who has been diagnosed with a fibroadenoma. The nurse should recognize what implication of this patient's diagnosis?
A) The patient will be scheduled for radiation therapy.
B) The patient might be referred for a biopsy.
C) The patient's breast mass is considered an age-related change.
D) The patient's diagnosis is likely related to her use of oral contraceptives.
Ans: B
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Fibroadenomas are firm, round, movable, benign tumors. These masses are nontender and are sometimes removed for biopsy and definitive diagnosis. They are not considered to be an age-related change, even though they are benign. Radiation therapy is unnecessary and fibroadenomas do not result from oral contraceptive use.
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