The nurse is interviewing a 37-year-old client for breast cancer risks.The nurse understands that the client knows the risks associated with breast cancer when which of the following comments is made?

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Option A correctly states that the risk for breast cancer increases with age, which is a known risk factor for the disease. Option B is incorrect as the recommended time between mammograms is every one to two years, not every three years. Option C is incorrect as the recommended frequency for a breast examination by a healthcare provider is annually, not every two years. Option D is incorrect as even if there is no family history of breast cancer, there are still other risk factors that can increase a person's likelihood of developing the disease.

The Nurse Is Interviewing a 37-Year-Old Client for Breast Cancer