Although all of these patients do not currently smoke cigarettes, the nurse recognizes that which patient is at greatest risk factor for the development of lung cancer?

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The 68-year-old black male with a 40 pack-year history of smoking is at the greatest risk for the development of lung cancer due to the significant history of smoking, which is a primary risk factor for lung cancer. Pack-years are calculated by multiplying the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years the person has smoked. A 40 pack-year history indicates a substantial exposure to the carcinogens in cigarettes.

Although All of These Patients Do Not Currently Smoke Cigarettes