Exposure to radon gas is of concern for nurses in community practice because it
1. Can cause severe mental deficiencies in exposed individuals, being particularly severe in children.
2. Can destroy metals and erode buildings causing depletion of property values.
3. Has been associated with sudden deaths related to cracked heating units or improperly vented gas appliances.
4. Is responsible for thousands of cases of lung cancer each year.
ANS: 4
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