The nurse is caring for a client who is a lesbian. What should the well-educated nurse be aware of for this client?
1. She is at lesser risk for sexually transmitted diseases and cervical cancer than a heterosexual woman would be.
2. She is less likely to experience domestic violence than a heterosexual woman would be, and does not need to be asked about it.
3. She is at greater risk for breast cancer than a heterosexual woman would be.
4. She does not need to have a Pap smear as frequently as a heterosexual woman would.
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Explanation: 3. Lesbians are at a greater risk for breast cancer, especially if they have never given birth.
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