Asked by Jenna Carlee on Jun 25, 2024
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During a breast examination on a female patient, the nurse notices that the nipple is flat, broad, and fixed. The patient states it "started doing that a few months ago." What does this finding suggest?
A) Dimpling
B) Retracted nipple
C) Nipple inversion
D) Deviation in nipple pointing
Retracted Nipple
A nipple that appears to be drawn inward or lies below the surface of the surrounding skin, sometimes indicating underlying disease.
Nipple Inversion
A condition where the nipple is pulled inward into the breast, rather than protruding out. It can be a normal variant or indicate an underlying condition.
- Become acquainted with the symptoms and signs unique to benign and malignant conditions of the breast.
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Rolando Marquis-DoctorJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The retracted nipple looks flatter and broader, similar to an underlying crater. A recent retraction suggests cancer, which causes fibrosis of the whole duct system and pulls in the nipple. It also may occur with benign lesions such as ectasia of the ducts. The nurse should not confuse retraction with the normal long-standing type of nipple inversion, which has no broadening and is not fixed.
Learning Objectives
- Become acquainted with the symptoms and signs unique to benign and malignant conditions of the breast.
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