A patient is concerned about her risk of cervical cancer because her sister was just diagnosed with the disease

Question

The nurse would discuss which common risk factors? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. History of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections
2. First intercourse before the age of 20
3. Multiple sex partners
4. Long-term use of birth control pills
5. Alcohol abuse

Answer 1

1,3,4
Rationale 1: HPV infection is a strong risk factor for development of cervical cancer.
Rationale 2: First pregnancy, not first intercourse, at a young age is a risk factor.
Rationale 3: Having multiple sex partners puts the woman at a higher risk of infections that in turn increase the risk of cervical cancer.
Rationale 4: Use of birth control pills for over 5 years increases the risk of cervical cancer.
Rationale 5: Alcohol abuse has not been shown to be a risk factor for cervical cancer.