When caring for the middle age adult the nurse recognizes a major risk factor is:
A)
cigarette smoking.
B)
multiple sex partners.
C)
decreased physical activity.
D)
obesity.
C
Explanation:
A)
Due to a decrease in basal metabolic rate and often activity level as well, the middle adult is at risk for weight gain and obesity.
Comprehension
Integrative process: Assessment
Test plan: Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
B)
Due to a decrease in basal metabolic rate and often activity level as well, the middle adult is at risk for weight gain and obesity.
Comprehension
Integrative process: Assessment
Test plan: Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
C)
Due to a decrease in basal metabolic rate and often activity level as well, the middle adult is at risk for weight gain and obesity.
Comprehension
Integrative process: Assessment
Test plan: Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
D)
Due to a decrease in basal metabolic rate and often activity level as well, the middle adult is at risk for weight gain and obesity.
Comprehension
Integrative process: Assessment
Test plan: Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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