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imanialler

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A nurse is presenting at a community health promotion fair that is focused on disease prevention and screening.
 
  A middle-aged participant has brought up an article that she recently read about bladder cancer and has asked the nurse about prevention measures. How should the nurse respond to this woman's inquiry?
  A) The majority of people who develop bladder cancer have a family history of the disease, so genetics play a large part.
  B) If you smoke cigarettes, quitting will greatly reduce your risk of bladder cancer.
  C) People who tend not to drink enough fluids put themselves at an increased risk of bladder cancer.
  D) An unhealthy diet is the most significant risk factor for the development of bladder cancer.

Question 2

A patient who has sustained a basal skull fracture is admitted to the neurological unit. The nurse should know that the patient should be observed for:
 
  A) An area of bruising over the mastoid bone
  B) Bleeding from the ears
  C) An increase in pulse
  D) Difficulty sleeping



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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