The nurse performs a breast exam on a client and finds a firm, non-moveable lump in the upper outer quadrant of the right breast that the client reports was not there 3 weeks ago. what does this finding suggest?

Malignant tumor

Explanation:

This assumption can be done given the fact that the appearance and subsequent growing of the lump occurred in a very short period of time. Another factor to take into account is that the lump is affecting basal membrane of the breast. In addition it will also be necessary to determine how advanced the tumor is by means of a biopsy or imaging tests.