Leukemia

Leukemia ( 56 Questions)

A nurse is discussing the risk factors for leukemia with a client during a health education session. The client asks, "Can smoking increase my risk of leukemia?" How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: D

A) This choice is incorrect because there is no strong evidence to support smoking as a major risk factor for leukemia. Smoking is primarily associated with lung cancer and other respiratory conditions.

B) This choice is incorrect because while smoking is associated with other types of cancer, such as lung, throat, and mouth cancers, it is not definitively linked to leukemia.

C) This choice is incorrect because while smoking can increase the risk of certain cancers, its link to leukemia remains uncertain. Research on this topic has not provided conclusive evidence of a significant association between smoking and leukemia development.

D) This choice is correct. The link between smoking and leukemia is still uncertain and not well-established. While smoking is a known risk factor for several types of cancer, its specific role in leukemia development requires further study.




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