The nurse is preparing to assess a client's nipples during a breast examination. Which of the following are considered pathological conditions that affect the nipple? (Select all that apply.)
1. Bleeding
2. Lumps
3. Discharge
4. Scars
5. Fissures
6. Large size
1, 3, 5
The three primary pathological conditions of the nipple include bleeding, discharge, and fissures. Lumps, scars, and size are not associated with pathological conditions of the nipple.
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