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jman1234

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A nurse is caring for a migrant farm worker who has been working in the agricultural industry for the past 10 years. When questioned about environmental hazards, the client reports regular expo-sure to pesticides.
 
  Which of the following is the client at increased risk of developing?
  a. Cancer
  b. Memory loss
  c. Skin rashes
  d. Headaches

Question 2

Which of the following disorders has been identified as an occupational health risk for agricul-tural workers?
 
  a. Stroke
  b. Heart disease
  c. Diabetes
  d. Cancer



amynguyen1221

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Chronic exposure to pesticides may lead to cancer. Acute exposure to pesticides may cause memory loss, skin rashes, and headaches.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Cancer is an identified but not well-documented health problem for migrant farm workers asso-ciated with their exposure to chemicals. Other identified health risks are musculoskeletal injuries, traumatic injuries, respiratory problems, dermatitis, infectious diseases, and eye problems.



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