Breast Disorders: Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Breast Cancer
Breast Disorders: Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Breast Cancer ( 15 Questions)
Which statement made by the client demonstrates an accurate understanding of the risk factors for breast cancer?
Genetic mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2 have a significant impact on breast cancer risk. This statement is incorrect. Mutations in genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2 are known to significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. Individuals with these mutations have a much higher likelihood of developing breast cancer compared to those without these mutations.
Breast cancer risk does not decrease with obesity and alcohol consumption. This statement is inaccurate. Both obesity and excessive alcohol consumption have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Obesity can lead to increased estrogen levels, which may contribute to breast cancer development, and alcohol consumption can also increase the risk of breast cancer.
Age and hormonal factors like early menstruation can influence breast cancer risk. This statement is accurate. Breast cancer risk is influenced by factors such as age and hormonal changes. Early menstruation (menarche) is associated with a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, and older age is a known risk factor, with the risk increasing as women get older.
A family history of breast cancer can be relevant to the client's current condition. This statement is incorrect. A family history of breast cancer is indeed relevant to the client's current condition. A family history of breast cancer can increase an individual's risk of developing the disease, as it may indicate a genetic predisposition or shared environmental factors that contribute to breast cancer risk.
Choice A rationale:
Genetic mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2 have a significant impact on breast cancer risk.
This statement is incorrect.
Mutations in genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2 are known to significantly increase the risk of breast cancer.
Individuals with these mutations have a much higher likelihood of developing breast cancer compared to those without these mutations.
Choice B rationale:
Breast cancer risk does not decrease with obesity and alcohol consumption.
This statement is inaccurate.
Both obesity and excessive alcohol consumption have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.
Obesity can lead to increased estrogen levels, which may contribute to breast cancer development, and alcohol consumption can also increase the risk of breast cancer.
Choice C rationale:
Age and hormonal factors like early menstruation can influence breast cancer risk.
This statement is accurate.
Breast cancer risk is influenced by factors such as age and hormonal changes.
Early menstruation (menarche) is associated with a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, and older age is a known risk factor, with the risk increasing as women get older.
Choice D rationale:
A family history of breast cancer can be relevant to the client's current condition.
This statement is incorrect.
A family history of breast cancer is indeed relevant to the client's current condition.
A family history of breast cancer can increase an individual's risk of developing the disease, as it may indicate a genetic predisposition or shared environmental factors that contribute to breast cancer risk.