A nurse is teaching a group of teen women. Which should the nurse discuss as the risk factor most associated with cervical cancer?

Choice A reason: Low parity (few pregnancies) is not a primary risk factor for cervical cancer; high parity may be. Multiple sexual partners increase HPV exposure, the main cause, so this is incorrect. Choice B reason: Endometriosis affects the uterus, not the cervix, and isn’t linked to cervical cancer. HPV from multiple partners is the key risk, so this is incorrect for the discussion. Choice C reason: Multiple sexual partners increase the risk of HPV infection, the primary cause of cervical cancer. This is the most significant risk factor, making it the correct focus for teaching teens. Choice D reason: Obesity is linked to some cancers but not strongly to cervical cancer. HPV exposure via multiple partners is the dominant risk, so this is incorrect for the nurse’s discussion.