The nurse at the clinic is interviewing a 64-yr-old woman who is 5 feet,3 inches tall and weighs 125 lb (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 two or three 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 teaching about colorectal cancer,mammography,Pap smears,and sunscreen. The patient does not use tobacco or excessive alcohol,she is physically active,and her body weight is healthy.

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