A 30-year-old patient is being screened for ovarian cancer. The nurse would expect which of the following risk factors as part of the teaching plan?
A) Infertility
B) Less than 40 years of age
C) Oral contraceptive use
D) Breastfeeding
Ans: A
Feedback: Risk factors include nulliparity and infertility. Incidence peaks in the eighth decade. Use of oral contraceptives and breastfeeding may have a protective effect.
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