The nurse should teach a patient that which is a primary prevention strategy to reduce the occurrence of head injuries?
a. Blood pressure control
b. Smoking cessation
c. Maintaining a healthy weight
d. Violence prevention
ANS: D
Injury prevention measures such as wearing a seat belt, helmet use, firearm safety, and violence prevention programs reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries. Blood pressure control and exercising can decrease the risk of vascular disease, impacting the cerebral arteries, rather than head injuries. Smoking cessation is one primary prevention strategy which can decrease the risk of vascular disease. Maintaining a healthy weight can decrease the risk of vascular disease.
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