In a community presentation about asthma, a nurse explained the causes of asthma in children, how to observe for "triggers" that lead to an attack, and how to use an inhaler

Question

Which of the following statements best identifies what was omitted from this presentation?
a.
The nurse did not ask the attendees to disclose if any of them smoke around children.
b.
The nurse did not address actions that should be taken to improve air quality and only focused on the treatment of asthma.
c.
The nurse did not address the need to avoid exposure to others who may have a communicable disease.
d.
The nurse did not review the genetic components related to asthma in families.

Answer 1

ANS: B
By placing responsibility for the cause and cure of health problems exclusively on the individuals, the belief is reinforced that all individuals are free to control their lives. Such a perspective absolves society, government, industry, and business from accountability. Research suggests that changing individual behaviors does not lead to significant reductions in overall morbidity and morality in the absence of basic social, economic, and political changes. Thus, the nurse must include information in the presentation that addresses the need to improve air quality.