The nurse recognizes which of the following statements as
accurately reflecting a risk factor for breast cancer?
a) Mother affected by cancer before 60 years of age
Risk for breast cancer increases twofold if first-degree female relatives
(sister, mother, or daughter) had breast cancer.
b) Onset of menses before 14 years of age
Increased risk is associated with early menarche (i.e., menses
beginning before 12 years of age).
c) Multiparity
Nulliparity and later maternal age for first birth are associated with
increased risk for breast cancer.
d) No alcohol consumption
Alcohol use remains controversial; however, a slightly increased risk is
found in women who consume even one drink daily and doubles
among women drinking three drinks daily.
accurately reflecting a risk factor for breast cancer?
a) Mother affected by cancer before 60 years of age
Risk for breast cancer increases twofold if first-degree female relatives
(sister, mother, or daughter) had breast cancer.
b) Onset of menses before 14 years of age
Increased risk is associated with early menarche (i.e., menses
beginning before 12 years of age).
c) Multiparity
Nulliparity and later maternal age for first birth are associated with
increased risk for breast cancer.
d) No alcohol consumption
Alcohol use remains controversial; however, a slightly increased risk is
found in women who consume even one drink daily and doubles
among women drinking three drinks daily.