The nurse is preparing an educational program on risk factors for the development of prostate cancer. Which information will the nurse include as being the greatest risk factor for developing prostate cancer?
A) The client's age
B) A family history
C) A history of a vasectomy
D) A diet high in fat
Answer: A
The greatest risk for developing prostate cancer is age. Prostate cancer affects one out of every eight men over the age of 60. Genetics, vasectomy, and a diet high in fat are also risk factors.
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