A community health nurse is teaching smoking cessation program to a group of healthy adult smokers. What type of prevention activity is this?
A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Primary
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A) 900 ml B) 1,200 ml C) 1,800 ml D) 2,700 ml
A client recovering from anesthesia in the care unit has an artificial airway. The nurse knows the purpose of an artificial airway is to:
1. keep the mouth open. 2. keep the tongue from blocking the airway. 3. keep the client from vomiting. 4. allow the client to talk.