A nurse working with diabetes patients noted that most of them are obese and that this is a risk factor affecting their disease. The nurse knows that in 2009 and 2010 approximately ____
of U.S adults and ____ of children were obese, meaning they had a body mass index greater than or equal to 30.
A. 35.7 %, 16.7%
B. 22.5%, 17.9%
C. 40%, 15%
D. 25.5%, 35.5%
ANS: A
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a. fear. b. anger. c. grief. d. pain.
What was the motivation for focusing on wellness in the healthcare system?
1. Demands by the public 2. Nurse practice acts 3. Higher education 4. Cost-containment measures
Which of the following statements about the international health organization is most accurate?
A) PAHO is completely separate from the WHO. B) UNICEF promotes child and maternal health and welfare globally. C) WHO focuses primarily on developing countries. D) WHO and UNICEF are agencies of the United Nations.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)