Which of the following actions would a nurse take to reduce the high incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in a community?
a. Introduction of a heart-healthy curriculum beginning in the first grade, presentations on diet and exercise for the community at large, and special education sessions for high-risk populations
b. Provision of online activities related to prevention of cardiac disease, smoking reduction programs, and blood pressure screenings
c. Distribution of handouts, including age-appropriate games, self-assessments, and education on heart-healthy lifestyles; availability of community screenings for hyperlipidemia in persons age 35 and older; and walking programs for those affected with CAD
d. Enrollment of clients with CAD into cardiac rehabilitation programs, routine evaluation of effectiveness of CAD treatment regimens, and participation in clinical trials that evaluate interventions for those diagnosed with CAD
Question 2
A school nurse wants to decrease the incidence of obesity in elementary school children. Which of the following describes a secondary prevention intervention that the nurse could implement?
a. Giving a presentation on the importance of exercise and physical fitness
b. Designing a game in which students select healthy food choices
c. Weighing students to identify those who are overweight
d. Putting students on a diet if they weigh greater than 20 of their ideal weight
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