Author Question: Lesbians are at higher risk for breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer than heterosexual ... (Read 67 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Lesbians are at higher risk for breast, cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancer than heterosexual women due to (select all that apply):

a. A higher percentage of lesbians are smokers
b. Lesbians are less likely to have a Pap test
c. A higher percentage of lesbians are obese
d. Lesbians are less likely to exercise

Question 2

A 60-year-old woman is scheduled for a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan (DXA). The woman's health clinic nurse should provide the following information:

a. DXA is a diagnostic test for osteoporosis.
b. DXA measures the bone density of the hip, spine, and forearm.
c. The T score is a comparison of the woman's bone density with that of other women her age.
d. Osteoporosis can cause a stooped posture.

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: a, b, c
Lesbians have higher rates of smoking, alcohol use, and obesity. They are also less likely to follow the recommended frequency of health screening tests. These behaviors place a woman at higher risk for breast and gynecological cancers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: a, b, d
Answers a, b, and d are true statements. A T-score is a comparison of the woman's bone density with that of a woman 30 years of age and the same race.