In educating a male patient about testicular cancer, the nurse includes which statement?
a. The highest incidence of this cancer is in men between 20 and 34 years of age.
b. The incidence of this cancer is correlated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
c. The risk of this cancer increases with multiple sexual partners.
d. This type of cancer more commonly affects uncircumcised males.
ANS: A
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The ABO and Rh blood groups are inherited combinations of antigens and antibodies. A nurse is reviewing the four blood groups with a client who is scheduled to have a blood transfusion
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