After teaching a group of students about malignant bladder tumors, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following clients as having the greatest risk for developing a malignant bladder tumor?
A) History of untreated gonorrhea
B) History of bladder inflammation
C) History of cigarette smoking
D) History of a sexually transmitted disease

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Cigarette smoking is a known risk factor for developing bladder cancer, as tobacco smoke contains numerous carcinogens that can damage cells in the bladder lining. While untreated gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases can increase the risk of certain types of cancer, they are not associated with bladder cancer specifically. Bladder inflammation can also increase the risk of bladder cancer, but to a lesser extent than smoking. Therefore, option C is the best answer.

After Teaching a Group of Students About Malignant Bladder Tumors