A nurse is teaching health promotion measures to a support group for clients who are at high risk for gastric cancer. Important health promotion measures to advise the clients include (select all that apply)
a. avoiding alcohol.
b. eating a diet high in nitrites.
c. limiting salted fish and pickled foods.
d. quitting smoking.
A, C, D
Risk factors for gastric cancer include eating carcinogens such as smoked fish or meats, pickled foods, slated, fish, and nitrates. Metal crafts workers, coal miners, and bakers have occupational risks for gastric cancer.
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