A Nurse Practitioner Performs a Clinical Breast Examination on a Woman

A nurse practitioner performs a clinical breast examination on a woman diagnosed with fibroadenoma.The nurse knows that fibroadenoma is characterized by which of the following?

A) Fibroadenoma is an inflammation of the milk ducts and glands behind the nipples.
B) Fibroadenoma is a thick, sticky discharge from the nipple of the affected breast.
C) Fibroadenoma is lumpiness in both breasts that develops 1 week before menstruation.
D) Fibroadenoma is a single lump in one breast that can be expected to shrink as the woman ages.

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