During the assessment of a client’s breasts, the nurse finds both breasts rounded, slightly unequal in size, skin smooth and intact, and nipples without discharge. What should the nurse do next?
1. Notify the charge nurse.
2. Notify the physician.
3. Document the findings in the nurse’s notes as normal.
4. Document the findings in the nurse’s notes as abnormal.
ANSWER
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The findings are all normal, so the nurse does not need to notify the charge nurse.
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