Family risk reduction is the process by which either individual family members or family as a group work together toward a goal of reducing the probability of sickness, disability, or death.
The community health nurse is reviewing with you formal settings for sources of family risk reduction information. Using your knowledge of family risk reduction, what is an example of a formal setting for receiving this information?
A) May receive inaccurate information about risk reduction, primarily because people interpret risk reports at their level of understanding.
B) Family members often hear ambiguous reports or interpretations about how someone became disabled, ill, or died.
C) Children are using the Internet to search information on health issues and share with parents.
D) Health care providers provide clients with information in clinics, physicians' offices, emergency departments, and urgent care centers.
Question 2
The community health nurse is reviewing a list of Healthy People 2010 indicators with you. Using your knowledge of Healthy People 2010, what are the key indicators?
1. Physical activity
2. Anorexia
3. Responsible sexual behavior
4. Tobacco use
5. Substance abuse
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 2, 4, 5
C) 1, 3, 4, 5
D) 2, 3, 4, 5
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