During a well-woman physical examination,a 43-yr-old patient asks about her risk for breast cancer. Which question is most pertinent for the nurse to ask?

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Early menarche and late menopause are risk factors for breast cancer because of the prolonged exposure to estrogen that occurs. Cigarette smoking,breast trauma,and fibrocystic breast changes are not associated with increased breast cancer risk.

During a Well-Woman Physical Examination,a 43-Yr-Old Patient Asks About Her