Recommended Screening for a Patient with Family History of Breast Cancer

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A 50-year-old female patient comes to the clinic for her annual wellness visit. She mentions that her mother had breast cancer, and she expresses concern about her own risk. The nurse informs her about the importance of early detection measures. Which of the following screenings should the nurse recommend for this patient based on her age and family history?

Mammogram every year starting at age 40.

Pap smear every three years starting at age 21.

Colonoscopy every ten years starting at age 50.

Skin cancer screening every two years.

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