The community health nurse, in assessing for radon, keeps in mind that radon can cause:
a. an increase in respiratory symptoms
b. rare forms of cancer of the limbic system
c. dwarfism
d. loss of vision
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A Correct. The community health nurse watches for all illnesses associated with environmental hazards such as radon which can result in the increase of respiratory symptoms and distress.
B Incorrect. Radon does not cause rare forms of cancer of the limbic system but may be implicated in lung cancer.
C Incorrect. Radon does not cause dwarfism.
D Incorrect. Radon does not cause loss of vision.
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