The exact cause of breast cancer remains undetermined. Researchers have found that there are a number of common risk factors that increase a woman's chance of developing a malignancy
It is essential for the nurse who provides care to women of any age to be aware of which risk factors? Select all that apply. a. Family history
b. Late menarche
c. Early menopause
d. Race
e. Nulliparity or first pregnancy after age 30
A, D, E
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Correct Family history, race, and nulliparity are known risk factors for the
development of breast cancer. Others include age, personal history of
cancer, high socioeconomic status, sedentary lifestyle, hormone
replacement therapy, recent use of oral contraceptives, never having
breastfed a child, and drinking more than one alcoholic beverage per day.
Incorrect Early menarche and late menopause are risk factors for breast malignancy,
not late menarche and early menopause.
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