Judy Franklin, 22 years old, has just graduated from college andis about to start a job as a graphic arts designer in a largemarketing company. Judy is also planning her wedding to George 6months from now. She found a lump in her left breast duringself-exam and has come to the physician for an initialconsultation. During the assessment, the nurse learns Judy has nottold her fiancé about her findings. Judy will not make eye contactwith the nurse and appears distracted during the interview.

Question 1

What nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for Judy?

Question 2

How might you assist Judy in deciding how to inform her fiancéif the lump is determined to be a malignant tumor?

Question 3

What support interventions would you initiate to help Judy asshe waits for the results of diagnostic testing to determine thecause of the lump?