The community health nurse is providing education to a group of adults on prevention of bladder cancer. Which modifiable risk factor will the nurse identify as the most important in the prevention of bladder cancer?
A) Obesity
B) Smoking
C) Hyperlipidemia
D) Sedentary lifestyle
B) Smoking
Explanation: B) While all answer choices represent modifiable risk factors for cardiac disease and general health, smoking and exposure to toxic chemicals are the most important modifiable risk factors in the development of bladder cancer. Smoking has been shown to be the greatest contributor to this disease and education on the prevention of bladder cancer must stress the importance of smoking cessation.
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