The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a patient being screened for cervical cancer. When discussing risk factors of cervical cancer, the nurse would be correct in identifying which of the following as the most important risk factor?
A) Late childbearing
B) Human papillomavirus (HPV)
C) Postmenopausal bleeding
D) Obesity
Ans: B
Feedback: Adenocarcinomas of the cervix begin in the mucus-producing glands and are often due to HPV infection. Risk factors for cervical cancer include multiple sex partners, IV infection, smoking, and early childbearing. Refer to Chart 47-6. Postmenopausal bleeding and obesity are risk factors for uterine cancer.
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