Asked by Jacques Naugaus on Apr 27, 2024
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In teaching the patient about prevention of cervical cancer,the nurse teaches the patient about the risk factors for cervical cancer.Risk factors for cervical cancer include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) History of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
B) Multiple sex partners
C) Smoking
D) Multiple pregnancies
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
A type of virus that causes warts on the skin and mucous membranes and is also associated with various cancers, especially cervical cancer.
Cervical Cancer
A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina.
Multiple Pregnancies
A pregnancy in which there are two or more fetuses in the womb simultaneously.
- Understand the risk factors and prevention strategies for cervical cancer.
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Ifeoma OsuohaApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C,D
Explanation :
Determine whether the patient has a history of human papillomavirus (HPV),condyloma acuminatum,herpes simplex,or cervical dysplasia;has multiple sex partners;smokes cigarettes;or has had multiple pregnancies.These are risk factors for cervical cancer.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the risk factors and prevention strategies for cervical cancer.