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Davideckstein7

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The primary causes of death in the United States among adults age 65 and older are
 
  A. Alzheimer's disease, cardiac disease, and chronic lower respiratory tract diseases.
  B. Alzheimer's disease, cardiac disease, and diabetes mellitus.
  C. Cardiac disease, malignant neoplasms, and cerebrovascular disease.
  D. Cardiac disease, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus.

Question 2

The school health nurse tries to encourage the technology-dependent students to become more involved in school activities. Such efforts represent:
 
  A. An intrusion into their privacy.
  B. Primary prevention.
  C. Secondary prevention.
  D. Tertiary prevention.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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