A nurse working in a health clinic for women cares for numerous patients daily. Based upon the patients receiving care on this particular day, which of the following would be at the greatest risk for developing cervical cancer?
A) An 18-year-old woman with no children, with multiple sex partners
B) A 17-year-old girl who is a smoker
C) A 43-three-year-old smoker who had her first child at age 16
D) A 32-year-old woman who had her first child at age 30 and quit smoking 3 years ago
Ans: C
Feedback: The risk factors for cervical cancer include multiple sex partners, early (younger than 20) age at first intercourse, early childbearing, and smoking.
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