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berenicecastro

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Why would a public health nurse want to know about morbidity and mortality statistics on the local, state, and national level?
 
  a. To be able to share current trends in health problems with the community
  b. To be able to observe the community's statistics over time and compare the community with other communities
  c. To justify local budgets and the need for increased income from citizens
  d. To publicize current health issues and suggest appropriate actions to citizens

Question 2

Which of the following is the cause of most preventable deaths in the United States?
 
  a. Alcohol
  b. Drug addictions
  c. Sexually transmitted diseases
  d. Tobacco


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Although being informed and being able to educate the public is always preferred and nurses often do have to justify budgets, data are needed to compare the local community with itself over time and with other communities so that problems may be recognized and action taken to confront health issues. The first step is always to recognize problems as they develop.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths, accounting for about one out of every five deaths.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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