Asked by Diana Torres on Jul 02, 2024
The nurse is assessing the breasts of a 68-year-old woman and discovers a mass in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast. When assessing this mass, the nurse is aware that characteristics of a cancerous mass include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Nontender mass
B) Regular border
C) Hard, dense, and immobile
D) Rubbery texture and mobile
E) Dull, heavy pain on palpation
F) Irregular, poorly delineated border
Cancerous Mass
A lump or growth of tissue made up of cancer cells.
Poorly Delineated Border
A term used to describe an area, such as a lesion, whose edges are not clearly defined, making it difficult to discern its full extent.
Hard, Dense
Describes a physical state exhibiting firmness and compactness, often referring to materials or biological tissues.
- Discern the hallmark signs and symptoms differentiating benign from malignant breast conditions.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the hallmark signs and symptoms differentiating benign from malignant breast conditions.
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