During a health assessment,a male client voices concern that he is at risk for breast cancer.The nurse is aware that further evaluation of the client's history should focus on predisposing factors that increase the chance for breast cancer in males.The interview should include questions related to which of the following factors?

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B) A family history of breast cancer, especially in a first-degree relative like a mother, can increase a male's risk due to shared genetic factors such as mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.C) Cirrhosis of the liver can lead to hormonal imbalances, particularly an increase in estrogen levels relative to androgen levels, which is a risk factor for male breast cancer.E) History of radiation exposure, especially to the chest area, is a known risk factor for breast cancer in both males and females. Radiation treatment for lung cancer could increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

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