A patient comes to the clinic with a small lump on the left breast. When the nurse inspects the patient's breast, which position is most likely to reveal hidden breast dimpling?
1) Sitting with her hands on her hips
2) Lying supine with her arms at her sides
3) Standing with her arms at her sides
4) Leaning forward with her hands outstretched
ANS: 1
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