A male patient states my mother, grandmother, and sister died of breast cancer. What information should the nurse provide to the patient?
A) "Men do not get breast cancer; only women are affected."
B) "The fact your relatives had breast cancer has no affect on you."
C) "I wouldn't worry about your risk of breast cancer."
D) "It is true that men with a family history are at risk for cancer."
Ans: D
Feedback: Instructions about breast self-examination should also be provided to men if they have a family history of breast cancer because they may have an increased risk of male breast cancer. Men are affected by breast cancer and should be concerned if they have a family history of breast cancer.
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