A client tells the nurse she is happy that she never had children because she has less risk of developing cancer. Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "Actually, your risk of breast cancer is slightly higher."
b. "You're right; your risk of all reproductive cancer is quite low."
c. "In reality, smoking is the leading risk factor for all types of cancer."
d. "Your risk of uterine cancer is higher be-cause you had no children."
A
Women who have never had children have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than the general population. Smoking is a major risk factor for many, but not all, cancers. Uterine cancer is not influenced by pregnancy.
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