The nurse is assessing a patient's environment and its impact on outdoor activity and notes that the child rarely plays outside. Which is true regarding the indoor environment?
a. Indoor environments protect the patient from toxics chemicals.
b. Indoor activity is sometimes a result of unsafe outdoor conditions.
c. Indoor activity decreases the risk of respiratory illness.
d. Indoor lifestyles reduce the risk for sedentary behaviors.
ANS: B
Outdoor environments affect individual health in the areas of sanitation and waste disposal, water quality, air quality, and safety. Children living in areas where there are safety issues related to gang activity, sexual predators, or heavy traffic are less likely to engage in outdoor play activities. Their limited access to safe outdoor play space increases their risk for sedentary behaviors, excessive calorie intake, and obesity. Indoor environments may harbor toxic household cleaning agents, chemicals (e.g., radon, carbon monoxide, unused drugs), tobacco smoke, and energy sources (e.g., microwave ovens). Exposure to mold, household pests (e.g., dust mites, spiders), and unsanitary living conditions in an enclosed space increases the likelihood of respiratory illness and skin disorders.
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