The nurse would interpret which patient findings as increasing the risk for development of skin cancer? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The patient is 58 years old.
2. The patient has blonde hair.
3. The patient has an olive complexion.
4. The patient is female.
5. The patient has blue eyes.
1,2,5
Rationale 1: Patients over age 50 have an increased risk for skin cancer.
Rationale 2: Patients with light-colored hair have a higher risk for skin cancer.
Rationale 3: Patients with a fair complexion have an increased risk of skin cancer.
Rationale 4: Males have an increased risk for skin cancer.
Rationale 5: Patients with light-colored eyes have an increased risk for skin cancer.
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