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jjjetplane

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on: Jul 8, 2018
One advantage of health-risk appraisal instruments is that
 
  1. They are suitable for all age-groups.
  2. They accurately reflect an individual's ability to initiate changes in lifestyle.
  3. They provide support to nurses in counseling and educating individuals in self-care behaviors.
  4. They emphasize environmental factors.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes health risk appraisal and risk reduction?
 
  1. Data about health risks are collected and analyzed; then a health risk profile is generated.
  2. The goal is prevention or early detection of disease.
  3. The health insurance industry recognizes the potential of risk reduction for cost containment.
  4. An epidemiological approach is used to identify risks at the individual level.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


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