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Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by the nurse accurately describes a risk factor associated with uterine fibroids?
The statement that "Uterine fibroids are more common in women who have given birth" is not accurate. Uterine fibroids can develop in women who have not given birth, and childbirth is not a significant risk factor for their development.
African American women do, in fact, have a higher risk of developing uterine fibroids compared to other racial groups. This is a well-established risk factor supported by numerous studies.
Genetic predisposition plays a role in the development of uterine fibroids. Women with a family history of fibroids are at an increased risk of developing them themselves. This statement is inaccurate.
Excess body weight is associated with an increased risk of uterine fibroids. Obesity is considered a risk factor for fibroid development. This statement is also incorrect.
Choice A rationale:
The statement that "Uterine fibroids are more common in women who have given birth" is not accurate.
Uterine fibroids can develop in women who have not given birth, and childbirth is not a significant risk factor for their development.
Choice B rationale:
African American women do, in fact, have a higher risk of developing uterine fibroids compared to other racial groups.
This is a well-established risk factor supported by numerous studies.
Choice C rationale:
Genetic predisposition plays a role in the development of uterine fibroids.
Women with a family history of fibroids are at an increased risk of developing them themselves.
This statement is inaccurate.
Choice D rationale:
Excess body weight is associated with an increased risk of uterine fibroids.
Obesity is considered a risk factor for fibroid development.
This statement is also incorrect.