The nurse working with oncology clients understands that interacting factors affect cancer development. Which factors does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Exposure to carcinogens
b. Genetic predisposition
c. Immune function
d. Normal doubling time
e. State of euploidy
ANS: A, B, C
The three interacting factors needed for cancer development are exposure to carcinogens, genetic predisposition, and immune function.
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