Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A 29-year-old woman is concerned about her personal risk factors for malignant melanoma. She is upset because her 49-year-old sister was recently diagnosed with the disease. After gathering information about the client's history of sun exposure, the nurse's best response would be to explain that:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Melanoma can have a familial component, and a family history increases personal risk. Seeking medical advice for screening and risk assessment is appropriate, especially given her sister's diagnosis.