The nurse is reviewing the physician's notes from the patient who just left. The nurse notes that the physician is concerned the patient may have a malignant tumor in the breast. Based upon assessment data the mass, when palpated, is what?
A) Non-tender
B) A regular shape
C) A soft and regular shape
D) Mobile tissue
Ans: A
Feedback: Generally, the lesions are nontender, fixed rather than mobile, and hard with irregular borders.
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