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Mr3Hunna

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Antioxidants are thought to offer a protective effect against cancer. The nurse teaches clients that which beverage also increases longevity and mental alertness, and provides a mild diuretic effect?
 
  1. Orange pekoe
  2. Echinacea
  3. Black tea
  4. Green tea

Question 2

The nurse educates clients that certain foods provide protective effects against cancer. Which food would the nurse include in this teaching?
 
  1. Cod
  2. Beef jerky
  3. Grits
  4. Chicken



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: There is no evidence that orange pekoe possesses antioxidant activity.
Rationale 2: Echinacea is an herbal plant that helps boost the immune system by increasing phagocytosis and inhibiting bacterial enzymes. It is used as a supportive treatment for any disease involving inflammation, and to enhance the immune system.
Rationale 3: Antioxidants eliminate free radicals thought to encourage tumor growth. Green tea has a number of chemicals shown to possess antioxidant activity. This is true of black tea to a lesser extent.
Rationale 4: Antioxidants eliminate free radicals thought to encourage tumor growth. Green tea has a number of chemicals shown to possess antioxidant activity.
Global Rationale: Antioxidants eliminate free radicals thought to encourage tumor growth. Green tea has a number of chemicals shown to possess antioxidant activity. There is no evidence that orange pekoe possesses antioxidant activity. Echinacea is an herbal plant that helps boost the immune system by increasing phagocytosis and inhibiting bacterial enzymes. It is used as a supportive treatment for any disease involving inflammation, and to enhance the immune system. Antioxidants eliminate free radicals thought to encourage tumor growth. Green tea has a number of chemicals shown to possess antioxidant activity. This is true of black tea to a lesser extent.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Cold-water fish, such as cod, contains a high concentration of omega-6 fatty acids. This, along with fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains, can reduce cancer risk by exerting a protective effect.
Rationale 2: There is no evidence that beef jerky, grits, or chicken adversely affect cancer cells.
Rationale 3: There is no evidence that beef jerky, grits, or chicken adversely affect cancer cells.
Rationale 4: There is no evidence that beef jerky, grits, or chicken adversely affect cancer cells.

Global Rationale: Cold-water fish, such as cod, contains a high concentration of omega-6 fatty acids. This, along with fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains, can reduce cancer risk by exerting a protective effect. There is no evidence that beef jerky, grits, or chicken adversely affect cancer cells.





 

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