After reviewing data collected during a community health fair the population health nurse is concerned that 500 people have an absolute risk of developing peripheral vascular disease. How should the nurse explain this risk to the community leaders?
1. Probability that any of the 500 people will develop peripheral vascular disease.
2. Probability that one of the 500 people will develop peripheral vascular disease when compared to the rest of the population.
3. The ability that the 500 people will be affected by factors that contribute to the development of peripheral vascular disease.
4. The likelihood that the 500 people will be exposed to factors that contribute to the development of peripheral vascular disease.
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Absolute risk is the probability that anyone in a given population will develop a particular condition. Relative risk is the probability that someone in a group of people with a particular characteristic will develop the condition when compared to people without that characteristic. Susceptibility is the ability to be affected by factors contributing to a particular health condition. Exposure potential is the likelihood of encountering or being exposed to factors that contribute to a condition.
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