Question

when performing a breast assessment on a clinic client, the nurse practitioner notes scaly lesions that begin at the nipple and move toward a lump behind the nipple well. the np would know that further assessment for what would be necessary?

Explanation:

Paget's disease of the breast often presents with scaly lesions starting at the nipple and may be associated with an underlying breast lump. Sarcoma is a connective - tissue cancer not typically presenting this way. Lipoma is a benign fatty tumor and not associated with such nipple - related scaly lesions. Fibroadenoma is a common benign breast mass and not characterized by these symptoms.

Answer:

Paget's disease