The nurse is caring for an adolescent Asian patient with a strong family history of breast cancer.What should the nurse teach the patient regarding cancer prevention?

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The nurse should teach the patient to perform monthly breast self-examination as a preventative measure for breast cancer, especially given the strong family history of the disease. While discussing cancer fears with the healthcare provider and talking to family members who have the disease can be helpful, these actions alone do not constitute cancer prevention. Teaching about the side effects of cancer treatment is important but is not a preventative measure.

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