The nurse conducts a class on health promotion to a group of young adults. Which of the following comments would indicate the teaching was effective? "I will:
1) Need to get screened for colon cancer."
2) Start doing testicular self-exams."
3) Have my prostate checked."
4) Not need to do breast self-exams until I am 40."
ANS: 2
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Fill in the blanks with correct word
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