A patient states during the interview that she noticed a new lump in the shower a few days ago.It was on her left breast near her axilla.How should the nurse proceed?

Palpated the unaffected breast first.

Palpate the breast with the lump first, but plan to palpate the axilla last.

Avoid palpating the lump because it could be a cyst, which might rupture.

Palpate the lump first.