The nurse is taking a history of a 68-year-old woman.What assessment findings would indicate a high risk for the development of breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)

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The high risk factors for breast cancer are age greater than 65 with the risk increasing until age 80; an increase in breast density because of more glandular and connective tissue; and inherited mutations of BRCA1 and/or BRCA2 genes.Osteoporosis and multiparity are not risk factors for breast cancer.A high postmenopausal bone density and nulliparity are moderate and low increased risk factors,respectively.

The Nurse Is Taking a History of a 68-Year-Old Woman