The nurse is teaching a woman's group about gynecologic cancers. Which does the nurse teach are risk factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nulliparity
b. Multiple sex partners
c. Obesity
d. Smoking
e. Delayed first intercourse
A, B, C, D
Nulliparity, smoking, and obesity are risk factors for uterine cancer. Risk factors for cervical cancer include multiple sex partners, obesity, and smoking. Early age at first intercourse (before 18) is a risk factor for cervical cancer.
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