A community health nurse is presenting at a health fair and is addressing the high incidence of colorectal cancer that exists in Western nations.
What measure should the nurse emphasize in order to reduce participants' chances of dying of colorectal cancer?
A) Regular screening for colorectal cancers
B) Increased physical activity
C) A low-protein, organic diet
D) Regular use of cleansing enemas
Question 2
A nurse is planning the care of a middle-aged female patient whose sedentary lifestyle has contributed to ongoing problems with lower back pain.
The nurse should recognize which of the following interventions as holding the potential for adequate and long-lasting pain control?
A) Use of a back brace
B) Orthopedic footwear
C) Weight loss
D) Antiseizure medications
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