The nurse assesses several clients for their potential risk for developing cancer. Which client does the nurse assess to be at greatest risk for developing cancer?
1. The client who is an alcoholic and eats a diet high in fatty foods
2. The client who frequently forgets breast self-exams but has routine mammograms
3. The client who is 10 pounds overweight but exercises regularly
4. The client who applies sunscreen when arriving at the beach
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Alcoholism and a high-fat diet are lifestyle factors that put this client at risk for developing cancer.
Rationale 2: Monthly breast self-exam is ideal, but routine mammograms offset the risk from forgetting to do some monthly exams.
Rationale 3: Being 10 pounds overweight is probably not a risk, and exercising regularly will offset the weight gain.
Rationale 4: Application of sunscreen at the beach helps prevent skin cancer.
Global Rationale: Alcoholism and a high-fat diet are lifestyle factors that put this client at risk for developing cancer. Monthly breast self-exam is ideal, but routine mammograms offset the risk from forgetting to do some monthly exams. Being 10 pounds overweight is probably not a risk, and exercising regularly will offset the weight gain. Application of sunscreen at the beach helps prevent skin cancer.
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