A public health nurse is participating in a community health fair that is focused on health promotion and illness prevention. Which of the following older adults most likely faces the highest risk of developing oral cancer?
A) A man who describes himself as always having been a heavy smoker and a heavy drinker.
B) A woman who is morbidly obese and has a longstanding diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
C) A woman who describes herself as a proud breast cancer survivor for over 10 years.
D) A man who states that he enjoys good health, with the exception of heartburn after nearly every meal.
Question 2
The parents of a 3-year-old boy have just been informed that allergy testing suggests their son has multiple food allergies. When providing health education for this family, what subject should the nurse prioritize?
A) Alternative nutritional delivery systems
B) Coping strategies for the lifestyle changes that their son's diagnosis necessitates
C) The appropriate use of antihistamines in pediatric patients
D) Possible sources of food allergens and strategies for avoiding offending foods
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