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Arii_bell

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which of the following is a problem with using death certificates to determine major causes of death in the population?
 
  a. The focus is on the immediate cause or disease, not the underlying causes.
  b. The legal cause of death is stated, instead of the medical cause.
  c. Information provided for older adults is more accurate than that for younger adults.
  d. Death certificates are difficult to interpret with all the comorbid conditions.

Question 2

The community/public health nurse leads a support group for clients and their families who have been affected by cancer. Which of the following best describes this nursing intervention?
 
  a. Specific protection
  b. Primary prevention
  c. Secondary prevention
  d. Tertiary prevention


joneynes

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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