Question

A nurse is providing community education regarding risk factors for ovarian cancer. identify five (5) risk factors associated with the development of ovarian cancer. (review the med surg rm)

Answer 1

These are the risk factors associated with the development of ovarian cancer:
1. Over 40 years of age.
2. First pregnancy after 30 years of age.
3. Family history of cancer.
4.High fat diets
5. Endometriosis.
6. History of heavy bleeding.
All these factors increase the probability of having the disease.