A patient informs a physical therapist assistant that she noticed a small lump on her right breast while dressing. The patient was referred to physical therapy with lateral epicondylitis and has no significant past medical history. What is the MOST appropriate action?
1) Inspect the lump
2) Instruct the patient to make an immediate appointment with her physician
3) Inform the patient she may have cancer
4) Document the patient's comment in the medical record