The nurse is caring for a client with possible cervical cancer who wants to know about what can cause this condition.The nurse's reply should include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)smoking
B)oral contraceptives
C)history of negative Pap smears
D)history of vegetarian diet
E)history of long-term steroid use
F)history of sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)

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Risk factors for the development of cervical cancer include smoking,use of oral contraceptives,history of positive Pap smears,history of STIs,immunosuppression,lack of fruits and vegetables in diet,family history,multiple pregnancies,obesity,history of long-term steroid use,and history of multiple sex partners.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Possible Cervical