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Chloeellawright

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The nurse is reviewing statistics regarding breast cancer. Which woman, aged 40 years in the United States, has the highest risk for developing breast cancer?
 
  a. Black
  b. White
  c. Asian
  d. American Indian

Question 2

The nurse is preparing for a class in early detection of breast cancer. Which statement is true with regard to breast cancer in black women in the United States?
 
  a. Breast cancer is not a threat to black women.
  b. Black women have a lower incidence of regional or distant breast cancer than white women.
  c. Black women are more likely to die of breast cancer at any age.
  d. Breast cancer incidence in black women is higher than that of white women after age 45.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The incidence of breast cancer varies within different cultural groups. White women have a higher incidence of breast cancer than black women starting at age 45 years; but black women have a higher incidence before age 45 years. Asian, Hispanic, and American Indian women have a lower risk for development of breast cancer

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Black women have a higher incidence of breast cancer before age 45 years than white women and are more likely to die of their disease. In addition, black women are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with regional or distant breast cancer than are white women. These racial differences in mortality rates may be related to an insufficient use of screening measures and a lack of access to health care.



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