The Nurse Is Teaching a Class of Adolescents About Smoking

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a class of adolescents about smoking. Which of the following points is most important to convey to this audience?

• A)Teenagers and young adults are not strongly influenced by tobacco advertising.
• B)Smoking is a major cause of lung cancer.
• C)Increasing the cost of cigarettes is not an effective deterrent to smoking.
• D)Few young people who smoke regularly during their teenage years continue to use tobacco as adults.

Apply rules for singular and plural verb forms in sentences.

Comprehend the usage of verbs in present simple tense.

Analyze sentences for proper verb agreement based on subject plurality.

Distinguish between appropriate verb choices for collective nouns.

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Definitions:

Social Insurance

Government-provided insurance programs designed to protect individuals from economic risks and insecurities, such as unemployment, old age, or disability.

Food Stamps

A government assistance program that provides low-income families with funds to purchase groceries, aiming to reduce hunger and improve nutrition.

Housing Subsidies

Financial assistance provided by the government or other organizations to help individuals or families afford housing.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population living below the poverty line, which is typically defined as the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country.