The purpose of this assignment is to get students to think about the risk factors of cancer. All clients will begin with an average risk for cancer, characterized as 150. Using your client’s profile, complete the risk score calculator to determine what factors increase their risk above and beyond an “average” risk. While the actual scores do not correlate to a type of cancer, this assignment is designed to help students visualize how each risk factor elevates cancer risk. This can then be used to create a preliminary plan, to assist the client in reducing their modifiable risk factors.

For this assignment, select one of the patient profiles below. Then complete the risk assessment to determine your client’s risk for cancer and other chronic illnesses. Provide a summary of your patient’s risk calculation by answering all the questions on the risk calculator and provide a 1-page preliminary plan to change your patient’s behavior

Cathy MaxwellAge: 56Height: 5’ 5’’Weight: 195 lbsMarital Status: Married with three childrenOccupation: Pediatric NurseCathy has always taken care of others, but knows she also needs to take care of herself. Her father James, a heavy smoker, died of lung cancer. Cathy has a busy work schedule and does not have the time to exercise. She eats a lot of fast food because she is always on the go and has a glass of wine with dinner every night. Cathy has gained weight since she went through menopause. She does not smoke and has not had a mammogram or any other cancer screening in six years. She has not been diagnosed with cancer. This is the client i picked