During a routine physical examination, a 22-year-old patient asks if she is at risk of developing breast cancer. Which reported factors would the nurse confirm as increasing this patient's risk?

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Onset of menarche at an early age (before age 12) is a risk factor for breast cancer.

Answer: C 
 Breastfeeding for at least 12 months has been shown to decrease the risk of breast cancer; only breastfeeding for 6 months does not provide the same protective effect.

Therefore, choices A and D are incorrect as Hispanic heritage and use of the female condom are not identified as risk factors for breast cancer.

During a Routine Physical Examination, a 22-Year-Old Patient Asks If