The nurse at the clinic is interviewing a 64-year-old woman who is 5 feet,3 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds (57 kg).The patient has not seen a health care provider for 20 years.She walks 5 miles most days and has a glass of wine 2 or 3 times a week.Which topics will the nurse plan to include in patient teaching about cancer screening and decreasing cancer risk ?

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The patient's age,gender,and history indicate a need for screening and/or teaching about colorectal cancer,mammography,Pap smears,and sunscreen.The patient does not use excessive alcohol or tobacco,she is physically active,and her body weight is healthy.

The Nurse at the Clinic Is Interviewing a 64-Year-Old Woman