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jjjetplane · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The community health nurse is addressing a neighborhood group concerned about high rates of cancer. The nurse describes chemical carcinogens that contribute to the incidence of cancer, such as:

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. tobacco.
2. alcohol.
3. asbestos.
4. ultraviolet light.
5. human papillomavirus (HPV).

Question 2

The nurse assesses several clients for their potential risk for developing cancer. Which client does the nurse assess to be at greatest risk for developing cancer?

1. The client who is an alcoholic and eats a diet high in fatty foods
2. The client who frequently forgets breast self-exams but has routine mammograms
3. The client who is 10 pounds overweight but exercises regularly
4. The client who applies sunscreen when arriving at the beach

annierak · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Tobacco is considered a chemical carcinogen.
Rationale 2: Alcohol is considered a chemical carcinogen.
Rationale 3: Asbestos is considered a chemical carcinogen.
Rationale 4: Ultraviolet light is considered a physical carcinogen.
Rationale 5: HPV is a viral carcinogen.
Global Rationale: Many chemical carcinogens have been identified. For example, chemicals in tobacco smoke are responsible for about one third of all cancers in the United States. Alcohol ingestion has also been linked to certain cancers, including esophageal, oral, breast, and liver cancers. Chemicals such as asbestos and benzene have been associated with a higher incidence of cancer in the workplace

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Alcoholism and a high-fat diet are lifestyle factors that put this client at risk for developing cancer.
Rationale 2: Monthly breast self-exam is ideal, but routine mammograms offset the risk from forgetting to do some monthly exams.
Rationale 3: Being 10 pounds overweight is probably not a risk, and exercising regularly will offset the weight gain.
Rationale 4: Application of sunscreen at the beach helps prevent skin cancer.
Global Rationale: Alcoholism and a high-fat diet are lifestyle factors that put this client at risk for developing cancer. Monthly breast self-exam is ideal, but routine mammograms offset the risk from forgetting to do some monthly exams. Being 10 pounds overweight is probably not a risk, and exercising regularly will offset the weight gain. Application of sunscreen at the beach helps prevent skin cancer.