A wellness center nurse teaches a class of older adults about healthy habits. Which of the following interventions will make a difference in the clients' lives and as such be included by the nurse?
A) Avoid alcohol consumption.
B) Avoid fried foods and red meats.
C) Avoid secondhand smoke.
D) Avoid sunlight.
Ans: C
Nurses must not be influenced by ageist attitudes suggesting that older adults are too old to change behaviors and to benefit from improved health behaviors. Health promotion behaviors include the following: avoid secondhand smoke; limit intake of fats, red meats, and fried foods; avoid excessive exposure to sunlight; and avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
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