The nurse recognizes that which of the following is the third leading cause of death in the United States?
1. heart attack
2. trauma
3. cerebral vascular accident
4. lung cancer
3
Rationale: Stroke is the third cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. The focus of teaching by community health or public health nurses should be at decreasing risk factors. Heart attacks are the leading cause of death overall. Trauma is the leading cause of death in certain age groups. Lung cancer is the leading cancer death in the US.
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A) self-recognition. B) memory. C) tolerance. D) specificity.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) "Yes, the bone should have its original strength within 6 to 8 weeks." B) "No, the bone will never be as strong as before the fracture." C) "Yes, the bone will become just as strong but it may take a few years." D) "Yes, once your cast is removed, the bone will be back to its original strength."