A community health nurse is to create initiatives to foster the health of older adults in the community. Which of the following health promotion activities has the greatest potential to promote the respiratory health of older adult participants?
A) A lung cancer screening program
B) A smoking cessation program
C) A tuberculosis screening program
D) A bronchitis immunization program
Ans: B
As with younger adults, smoking cessation confers a multitude of health benefits, especially with regard to respiratory and cardiovascular health. Lung cancer screening and tuberculosis screening are less likely to benefit large numbers of participants. Bronchitis is not a health problem that is amenable to immunization.
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