Which of the following best explains why lung cancer kills more ...

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Which of the following best explains why lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer?
 
  a. Early detection and cure of breast cancer has lowered the death rate.
  b. Pap smears lead to early detection and often the cure of uterine cancers, hence avoiding breast metastasis.
  c. There is no accepted treatment for lung cancer.
  d. Women have begun smoking.

Question 2

Stand up straight, mom, a young woman said to an older woman in the grocery store checkout line. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the nurse who is standing next to them in line?
 
  a. Do nothing; the nurse is not expected to act as a nurse when not at work.
  b. Say to the older woman, You need to start treating that osteoporosis.
  c. Say, Older women who don't get much calcium, vitamin D, or exercise can often have trouble standing up straight. Keep reminding yourselves.
  d. Say, You both may have some problems. Have you both ever been checked for osteoporosis?

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Lung cancer is responsible for more deaths yearly in U.S. women than breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers combined. The increase in the incidence of lung cancer in women is due primarily to an increase in their tobacco use. Eighty-five percent to 90 of all clients in whom lung cancer develops have a history of cigarette smoking. The incidence of breast cancer continues to increase, and is the most common cancer among women, but it is not responsible for as many deaths as lung cancer. Pap smears are used as a screening tool for early detection of cervical cancer. There is accepted medical treatment for lung cancer, and it is similar for both men and women with the disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
It is assumed that students will know that symptoms of osteoporosis include loss of height, low back pain, neck pain, and stooped posture. These are late symptoms, and there is no cure for osteoporosis. But screening needs to be done so both of these women can be informed, especially of the risk of fractures with this condition.