A public health nurse is examining the incidence rates of gallbladder cancer in the United States. Which population does the nurse learn is at greatest risk for developing this type of cancer?
A) Infants
B) Children
C) Adults
D) Older adults
D) Older adults
Explanation: A) Older adults are at greatest risk for developing gallbladder cancer. Infants, children, and adults are not at greatest risk for developing gallbladder cancer.
B) Older adults are at greatest risk for developing gallbladder cancer. Infants, children, and adults are not at greatest risk for developing gallbladder cancer.
C) Older adults are at greatest risk for developing gallbladder cancer. Infants, children, and adults are not at greatest risk for developing gallbladder cancer.
D) Older adults are at greatest risk for developing gallbladder cancer. Infants, children, and adults are not at greatest risk for developing gallbladder cancer.
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