The nurse is teaching at a community center about decreasing risk factors for cancer. Which of the following risk factors would the nurse include regarding leukemia? (Select all that apply.)
1. Diets high in fat
2. Down syndrome
3. Exposure to gasoline
4. Decreased exercise
5. Cancer therapy
2. Down syndrome
3. Exposure to gasoline
5. Cancer therapy
Rationale:
A higher incidence of leukemia is associated with Down syndrome, exposure to gasoline, and treatment for cancer. High-fat diets are not a risk factor for leukemia. A lack of exercise is not a risk factor for leukemia.
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