After teaching a client about ways to reduce cancer risks, the nurse would be most likely to evaluate the client's understanding if the client reported a month later which of the following changes? (Select all that apply.)
1. Increased the amount of lean red meat in the diet
2. Limited alcohol to three drinks per week
3. Began drinking two glasses of red wine a day with dinner
4. Stopped using tanning booths
5. Reduced intake of fiber
2. Limited alcohol to three drinks per week
4. Stopped using tanning booths
Rationale:
Excessive use of alcohol, especially in women, has been linked to increased risk of breast cancer so reduction in intake would demonstrate understanding. Use of tanning booths increases the risk of skin cancer so discontinuing use would indicate understanding. Increasing the amount of lean red meat and drinking two glasses of red wine daily are not actions that reduce cancer risk. Increased fiber intake reduces the risk of colon cancer.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)