The nurse determines that a female client has a lower risk for developing breast cancer when which of the following is assessed?

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Breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of developing breast cancer because it reduces the lifetime exposure of breast tissue to estrogen, which is known to promote the growth of some types of breast cancer. Alcohol intake, obesity, and smoking are all associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

The Nurse Determines That a Female Client Has a Lower