The nurse is conducting a health promotion class for adolescents. In counseling an adolescent about lifestyle choices, what should the adolescent eliminate in order to decrease the risk of the most preventable cause of adult death?

1. Alcohol use
2. Obesity
3. Tobacco use
4. Cocaine use


Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Although all of these factors are preventable causes of mortality in the United States, tobacco use accounts for 438,000 deaths annually and is the most preventable cause of adult death.

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You are reviewing published research studies on patients with developmental disabilities who receive music therapy once a week

Using your knowledge about research studies, what type of research study would entail an in-depth analysis of one group of developmentally disabled individuals and the effects of music therapy? A) Case control B) Case C) Clinical trial D) Cohort

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a. true b. false

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Which complementary pain management interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a pediatric client who is experiencing chronic pain? Select all that apply

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