The nurse who is aware of the results of the CHARGE study and who plans to have children would likely make which personal choices?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Avoid eating fish from polluted waters.
2. Avoid passive cigarette smoke.
3. Purchase a home well away from freeway traffic.
4. Purchase a home well away from electrical substations.
5. Avoid using hair dye.
1,3
Rationale 1: Mercury and other heavy metals are common pollutants found in certain types of fish. The CHARGE study found that autism may be associated with blood mercury concentrations.
Rationale 2: While passive cigarette smoke has been associated with other health problems, the CHARGE study focuses on factors contributing to autism.
Rationale 3: The CHARGE study found an association between autism and living near a freeway.
Rationale 4: The CHARGE study does not address the relationship between electrical substations and autism.
Rationale 5: The CHARGE study does not address the relationship between hair dyes and autism.
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