Breast Disorders: Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Breast Cancer
Breast Disorders: Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Breast Cancer ( 15 Questions)
During the assessment, the client mentions having a painless and hard mass in the breast.
What clinical manifestation is indicative of breast cancer, as described by the client?
Experiencing breast pain and tenderness is not a specific clinical manifestation of breast cancer. Breast pain and tenderness are more commonly associated with benign conditions or hormonal changes. It is important to consider that breast pain alone is not typically indicative of breast cancer.
An increase in breast size is not a typical clinical manifestation of breast cancer. While breast cancer can lead to changes in breast shape or size, this is not the primary clinical manifestation described by the client.
Changes in the shape of the breasts can indeed be indicative of breast cancer, but the specific description of a "painless and hard mass" in the breast is more concerning and strongly suggestive of breast cancer. However, changes in breast shape alone may not always indicate malignancy.
A retracted and inverted nipple is a significant clinical manifestation of breast cancer. It often indicates the presence of a mass or tumor pulling on the tissues of the breast, leading to the nipple's distortion. This is a classic sign that warrants further evaluation and investigation, making choice D the correct answer.
Choice A rationale:
Experiencing breast pain and tenderness is not a specific clinical manifestation of breast cancer.
Breast pain and tenderness are more commonly associated with benign conditions or hormonal changes.
It is important to consider that breast pain alone is not typically indicative of breast cancer.
Choice B rationale:
An increase in breast size is not a typical clinical manifestation of breast cancer.
While breast cancer can lead to changes in breast shape or size, this is not the primary clinical manifestation described by the client.
Choice C rationale:
Changes in the shape of the breasts can indeed be indicative of breast cancer, but the specific description of a "painless and hard mass" in the breast is more concerning and strongly suggestive of breast cancer.
However, changes in breast shape alone may not always indicate malignancy.
Choice D rationale:
A retracted and inverted nipple is a significant clinical manifestation of breast cancer.
It often indicates the presence of a mass or tumor pulling on the tissues of the breast, leading to the nipple's distortion.
This is a classic sign that warrants further evaluation and investigation, making choice D the correct answer.