Researchers have found a number of common risk factors that increase a woman's chance of developing a breast 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 40 years

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Family history,race,and nulliparity or the first pregnancy after age 40 years are known risk factors for the development of breast cancer.Others risk factors 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.Early menarche and late menopause are not risk factors for breast malignancy.

Researchers Have Found a Number of Common Risk Factors That