The nurse is preparing a seminar that discusses the risk and incidence of cancer and culture. What information is considered culturally correct when teaching about the risk of developing cancer?
Select all that apply.
A) African-American are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic group.
B) Hispanics have an increased risk of cervical, stomach, and liver cancer.
C) The incidence and mortality rate of all type of cancers are lowest in the Caucasian population.
D) African-Americans are less likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States.
E) The Asian/Pacific islander population has the lowest mortality rate of any racial or ethnic group.
Answer: A, E
A) African-American clients are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic group. There is no specific information about the Hispanic population. The incidence and mortality rate for cancer are lower in Native American men and women than in any other ethnic or racial group. African-Americans are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States. Mortality rates for cancer are the lowest amount the Asian/Pacific Islander population.
B) African-American clients are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic group. There is no specific information about the Hispanic population. The incidence and mortality rate for cancer are lower in Native American men and women than in any other ethnic or racial group. African-Americans are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States. Mortality rates for cancer are the lowest amount the Asian/Pacific Islander population.
C) African-American clients are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic group. There is no specific information about the Hispanic population. The incidence and mortality rate for cancer are lower in Native American men and women than in any other ethnic or racial group. African-Americans are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States. Mortality rates for cancer are the lowest amount the Asian/Pacific Islander population.
D) African-American clients are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic group. There is no specific information about the Hispanic population. The incidence and mortality rate for cancer are lower in Native American men and women than in any other ethnic or racial group. African-Americans are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States. Mortality rates for cancer are the lowest amount the Asian/Pacific Islander population.
E) African-American clients are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic group. There is no specific information about the Hispanic population. The incidence and mortality rate for cancer are lower in Native American men and women than in any other ethnic or racial group. African-Americans are more likely to develop cancer than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States. Mortality rates for cancer are the lowest amount the Asian/Pacific Islander population.
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