Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
60-year-old woman with well-defined, firm, mobile lump in left breastDuring a clinical breast examination, the nurse palpates a well-defined, firm, mobile lump in a 60-year-old woman's left breast. The nurse notifies the primary care provider. What would the nurse anticipate the care provider to prescribe next?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A mammogram is the next step to evaluate the lump's characteristics and detect abnormalities.