A public health nurse is participating in a community health fair that is focused on health promotion and illness prevention. Which of the following older adults most likely faces the highest risk of developing oral cancer?
A) A man who describes himself as always having been a "heavy smoker and a heavy drinker."
B) A woman who is morbidly obese and has a longstanding diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
C) A woman who describes herself as a "proud breast cancer survivor for over 10 years."
D) A man who states that he enjoys good health, with the exception of "heartburn after nearly every meal."
A
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Which of the following rehabilitation principles should guide her rehabilitation? a. Convalescence is a gradual process that can take a long time b. The duration of rehabilitation depends on the psychological acceptance of the older adult of his or her condition c. Loss and its meaning vary with every person d. More severe emotional reactions are produced when disability is traumatic
Parents who treat their children's cold and flu symptoms at home should be educated concerning the reading and understanding of over-the-counter (OTC) labels. Why is this statement true?
A) Many of these preparations contain the same active ingredients so that inadvertent overdose is a common problem. B) Each product is best used for alleviating a particular symptom. C) Some of these products do not contain any drugs. D) Some of these products could interfere with breast-feeding.
Which intervention is directed toward reducing the most common cause of death among young adults?
a. Teaching early warning signs of cancer b. Encouraging cardiovascular fitness c. Teaching principles of safe sex d. Promoting safe driving practices
You attend a conference on health disparities. You learn different techniques for assisting victims of health disparities using problem-solving activities
Which problem-solving activity identified by one of the conference participants would indicate that further clarification is necessary? a. Increasing health care knowledge of the community b. Seeking health care access c. Breaking down barriers and traditions to western medicine d. Serving as a role model for new nurses