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justinmsk · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Robert is a 47-year-old patient who has recently undergone surgery to remove a tumor from his colon. As a result of his surgery he has a colostomy.

Robert's nurse is planning his care and would like to incorporate measures to support the adaptation to stress. Which of the following is least likely to support Robert's adaptation to stress? A. Adequate sleep
B. Regular exercise
C. Appropriate nutrition
D. Beginning smoking cessation classes

Question 2

Mark is a 22-year-old college student who smokes. Mark attends one of his classes with Chad, a nursing student. One day on the way to class, Mark asked Chad if smoking really is related to lung cancer.

Chad told Mark that the risk for lung cancer for smokers than for nonsmokers is _____ times greater. A. 2
B. 5
C. 10
D. 20

lou · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Measures that support adaptation to stress, such as proper nutrition, regular exercise within the patient's capabilities, adequate sleep and rest, and stress reducing practices contribute to a healthy self-concept.

Answer to Question 2

C
The risk for lung cancer is 10 times greater for a person who smokes than for a nonsmoker.