The student nurse is speaking with a nurse regarding the objectives of Healthy People 2020. Which of the following statements by the student nurse indicates that the student nurse requires further education regarding these objectives?
1. "Parents of school-aged children really need to be educated about the importance of treating strep throat.".
2. "African Americans really need to be educated about the symptoms associated with hypertension.".
3. "People who smoke are twice as likely to die from a heart attack when compared to those who don't smoke.".
4. "African Americans can benefit greatly from education aimed at increasing their understanding about the importance of exercise.".
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Rationale 1: It is appropriate to educate parents of school-aged children about the importance of screening for and treating strep in their children. This can help prevent rheumatic fever and the valvular problems that are associated with this infection.
Rationale 2: African Americans can benefit from blood pressure screening activities. Hypertension is often present without any symptoms so education about symptoms will not be particularly beneficial.
Rationale 3: Smokers have double the mortality rate from myocardial infarction than nonsmokers.
Rationale 4: The impact of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity is particularly noted in African Americans. Exercise can reduce the risks for cardiovascular disease by promoting healthy weight, maintaining healthy blood pressure, and reducing the risk for development of diabetes.
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