Author Question: Which of the following statements would help the nurse to best discuss the impact of a known risk ... (Read 38 times)

saraeharris · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following statements would help the nurse to best discuss the impact of a known risk factor on a client's health?

a. It doesn't mean that you'll get the disease, just that the odds are greater for you.
b. Now that you know the possibility is there, you can take steps to prevent it.
c. This risk factor can be managed by making a change to your lifestyle.
d. You're lucky because you have the benefit of being able to do something about it.

Question 2

What is the expected appearance of the oral mucosa in a light-skinned adult?

a. Pinkish red, smooth, and moist
b. Light pink, rough, and dry
c. Cyanotic, with rough nodules
d. Deep red, with rough edges

amy.lauersdorf90 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A The presence of risk factors does not mean that a disease will develop, but risk factors increase the chances that the individual will experience a particular disease or dysfunction.
B While the statement, Now that you know the possibility is there, you can take steps to prevent it is not incorrect, it does not address the impact of the risk factor on the client's health.
C It is not always true that a risk factor can be managed by making lifestyle changes, and therefore this is not the best available option.
D The strategy of telling the client that he or she is lucky and has the benefit of being able to do something about a risk factor minimizes the client's concern, and does not address the impact of the risk factor on the client's health.

Answer to Question 2

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A Normal oral mucosa in a light-skinned adult are glistening, pinkish-red, soft, moist, and smooth.
B The oral mucosa may appear drier in the older adult because of reduced salivation but should not be rough.
C Cyanotic mucosa with rough nodules would be an abnormal finding.
D The oral mucosa should not appear deep red with rough edges in a light-skinned adult.