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BRWH · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The population health nurse is discussing the effects of obesity with a group of adolescents. Information the nurse should share with the group includes: (Select all that apply.)

1. Obesity may exacerbate the effects of arthritis.
2. Obesity can contribute to heart disease.
3. Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses.
4. Obesity is decreasing among the younger population.
5. Obesity decreases with age.

Question 2

The population health nurse is planning to work with the group that is most at-risk for hypertension. Which group is this?

1. Hispanics.
2. Caucasians.
3. African Americans.
4. Latinos.

kkenney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Obesity places a greater strain on joints and may exacerbate the effects of arthritis on affected joints. Obesity is a physiological factor that can contribute to heart disease. Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses. Obesity is not decreasing among the younger population. Increase in age does not decrease the incidence of obesity.
2. Obesity places a greater strain on joints and may exacerbate the effects of arthritis on affected joints. Obesity is a physiological factor that can contribute to heart disease. Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses. Obesity is not decreasing among the younger population. Increase in age does not decrease the incidence of obesity.
3. Obesity places a greater strain on joints and may exacerbate the effects of arthritis on affected joints. Obesity is a physiological factor that can contribute to heart disease. Obesity is associated with increased disability among people with chronic illnesses. Obesity is not decreasing among the younger population. Increase in age does not decrease the incidence of obesity.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. African Americans are more likely than Caucasians, Hispanics, and Latinos to have hypertension.