A patient has a possible cancer on his penis. The nurse would assess for which risk factors in this patient's history? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Phimosis
2. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
3. AIDS infection
4. Excessive ultraviolet light exposure
5. Being circumcised
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Cancer of the penis is rare in North America, but risk factors include the presence of phimosis.
Rationale 2: Cancer of the penis is rare in North America, but risk factors include HPV infection.
Rationale 3: Cancer of the penis is rare in North America, but risk factors include AIDS.
Rationale 4: Cancer of the penis is rare in North America, but risk factors include exposure to ultraviolet light, such as that used to treat psoriasis.
Rationale 5: Not being circumcised is a risk factor.
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