{"id":2826,"date":"2022-07-20T14:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T14:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2826"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:51:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:51:45","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-modifiable-risk-factors-for-prostate-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-modifiable-risk-factors-for-prostate-cancer","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-modifiable-risk-factors-for-prostate-cancer\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-modifiable-risk-factors-for-prostate-cancer\/#D_Exposure_to_toluene\" >D.&nbsp;Exposure to toluene<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-modifiable-risk-factors-for-prostate-cancer\/#Main_takeaway\" >Main takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-modifiable-risk-factors-for-prostate-cancer\/#Incorrect_answer_explanations\" >Incorrect answer explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-modifiable-risk-factors-for-prostate-cancer\/#A_Consuming_a_high_fiber_diet\" >A. Consuming a high fiber diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-modifiable-risk-factors-for-prostate-cancer\/#B_Having_a_brother_with_prostate_cancer\" >B. Having a brother with prostate cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-modifiable-risk-factors-for-prostate-cancer\/#C_Having_unprotected_sexual_intercourse\" >C. Having unprotected sexual intercourse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>modifiable\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>risk factors associated with prostate cancer.\u00a0Can you figure it out?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse is leading an educational session for male clients on the risk factors associated with prostate cancer. Which&nbsp;<strong>modifiable<\/strong>&nbsp;risk factor should the nurse include in the teaching?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Consuming a high fiber diet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Having a brother with prostate cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Having unprotected sexual intercourse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D.&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Exposure to toluene<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NEW Resources for Nursing Students!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/npr5bg20_78?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/ultimate-guide\/nclex-rn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Check out our&nbsp;NCLEX-RN Study Plan Guide!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Exposure_to_toluene\"><\/span>D.&nbsp;<strong>Exposure to toluene<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale<\/strong>: Long-term exposure to ionizing radiation or certain chemicals, such as benzene and toluene, are modifiable factors which increase the risk of developing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Prostate_cancer:_Nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prostate cancer<\/a>. Toluene may be found in paint thinners, paint brush cleaners, nail polish, glues, inks and stain removers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_takeaway\"><\/span>Main takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Prostate_cancer:_Nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prostate cancer<\/a>&nbsp;is typically caused by a genetic mutation in a prostate cell. These mutations may arise from a variety of risk factors. Non-modifiable risk factors include advanced age, having a family history of prostate cancer, as well as being of African descent or black. On the other hand, modifiable risk factors include obesity, a diet high in animal fat and low in fiber and vegetables, and long-term exposure to ionizing radiation or certain chemicals, such as benzene and toluene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_answer_explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect answer explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Consuming_a_high_fiber_diet\"><\/span><strong>A. Consuming a high fiber diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale<\/strong>: Eating a diet high in fiber is not a risk factor for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Prostate_cancer:_Nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prostate cancer<\/a>. Instead, eating a diet low in fiber is a risk factor for prostate cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Having_a_brother_with_prostate_cancer\"><\/span><strong>B. Having a brother with prostate cancer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale<\/strong>: Although having a family member with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Prostate_cancer:_Nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prostate cancer<\/a>&nbsp;is a risk factor for this condition, it is not modifiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Having_unprotected_sexual_intercourse\"><\/span><strong>C. Having unprotected sexual intercourse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale<\/strong>: Having unprotected sexual intercourse is a modifiable risk factor for other conditions, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Sexually_transmitted_infections:_Clinical_practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sexually transmitted infections<\/a>, or STIs, however, it is not related to the development of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Prostate_cancer:_Nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prostate cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>________________________<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? Try Osmosis today! 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