The nurse who is presenting community education about cancer prevention would evaluate understanding of the message when he overhears which statements at the break?

Question

1. "I've been thinking about trying a vegetarian diet. Now may be a good time."
2. "I am going to call my doctor and schedule a pap smear."
3. "I think I will start taking vitamin A and selenium."
4. "I've never been a drinker, but I am going to start drinking a glass of wine with dinner."
5. "I am going to read the label on that new bottle of sunscreen I bought."

Answer 1

1,2,5
Rationale 1: It is not necessary to become a vegetarian, but following a plant-based diet may help to reduce risk of cancer.
Rationale 2: Regular screenings will help catch changes that may become malignant.
Rationale 3: Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is not shown to reduce cancer risk.
Rationale 4: The patient who does not already drink alcohol should not start drinking. Those who do drink alcohol should limit or eliminate its use.
Rationale 5: Sunscreen use is recommended to help prevent skin cancer.

Global Rationale: It is not necessary to become a vegetarian, but following a plant-based diet may help to reduce risk of cancer. Regular screenings will help catch changes that may become malignant. Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is not shown to reduce cancer risk. The patient who does not already drink alcohol should not start drinking. Those who do drink alcohol should limit or eliminate its use. Sunscreen use is recommended to help prevent skin cancer.