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The exact cause of breast cancer remains undetermined. Researchers have found that there are many 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 of the following risk factors? (Select all that apply.)

A woman is 16 weeks pregnant and has elected to terminate her pregnancy. The nurse knows that the most common technique used for medical termination of a pregnancy in the second trimester is

A woman is using the basal body temperature (BBT) method of contraception. She calls the clinic and tells the nurse, “My period is due in a few days, and my temperature has not gone up.” The nurse’s most appropriate response is

Which patient is most at risk for fibroadenoma of the breast?

The nurse must evaluate a male patient’s knowledge regarding the use of a condom. The nurse would recognize the need for further instruction if the patient states that he

Which statement is true about the term contraceptive failure rate?

The drug of choice for treatment of gonorrhea is

Which is correct concerning the performance of a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear?

The nurse should include questions regarding sexuality when gathering data for a reproductive health history of a female patient. Which principle should guide the nurse when interviewing the patient?

A 42-year-old woman asks the nurse about mammograms, now that she is “getting older.” Which information provided by the nurse would not be correct given current American Cancer Society recommendations?