The Nurse Is Screening a Group of Patients for Risk

The nurse is screening a group of patients for risk factors related to thyroid cancer. The nurse realizes that which of the following patients is at the highest risk for developing thyroid cancer?

A) a 75-year-old patient with a history of sinus infections in childhood
B) a 70-year-old patient who refinishes furniture as a hobby
C) an 80-year-old patient who diet consists largely of red meat
D) an 85-year-old patient who works outdoors without sunscreen