A nurse is working with a group of elderly men in a community health clinic. Even though the nurse might need to discuss each of these statements, which statement should the nurse address first?
1. "I know I can eat this fried chicken every day because I exercise a lot."
2. "I cannot eat as much as I used to."
3. "My sleep patterns have changed."
4. "I have to turn the volume up on the television these days."
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. There are some commonly encountered patterns of health behavior among men. One such behavior is a tendency to view exercise as sufficient to compensate for unhealthy behaviors such as a high intake of dietary fats. The statements regarding eating patterns, sleep patterns, and hearing changes could be addressed after addressing the statement regarding exercise and a high intake of dietary fats.
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