A nurse is educating a client about reducing her risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer. Which lifestyle change should the nurse recommend?
a. Increase in consumption of dairy products
b. Reduction in consumption of processed meats
c. Decrease in exposure to the sun
d. Increase in sedentary lifestyle
B
Obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, a diet high in red or processed meats, and insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables are risk factors for colorectal cancer.
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A) Decreased need for calcium B) Increased need for glucose C) Increased need for sodium D) Decreased need for calories
The nurse is planning care for an older patient with stomatitis caused by chemotherapy medication. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify for this patient?
1. Impaired Dentition 2. Fluid Volume Deficit 3. Altered Physical Mobility 4. Impaired Oral Mucous Membranes
Patient education regarding treatment for scabies includes what information? You may select more than one answer
1. Treatment should be directed to body areas that itch. 2. Treatment should continue 2 weeks after the signs and symptoms have resolved. 3. The entire body surface must be treated. 4. The face and scalp of adults should be treated. 5. Bedding and underwear should be machine washed and dried.
When causes of waterborne disease outbreaks are determined, the number one source is most often viruses.
a. true b. false