The nurse is teaching a client with human papillomavirus (HPV) about the correlation between certain viruses and cancer. The nurse explains that viruses account for no more than _______% of all cancers
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 20
Rationale: It is estimated that viruses are associated with about 15% to 20% of all human cancers. Examples include herpes simplex types 1 and 2, Epstein-Barr, human papillomavirus (HPV), cytomegalovirus, and human T-lymphotrophic viruses.
Global Rationale: It is estimated that viruses are associated with about 15% to 20% of all human cancers. Examples include herpes simplex types 1 and 2, Epstein-Barr, human papillomavirus (HPV), cytomegalovirus, and human T-lymphotrophic viruses.
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