The Nurse Is Assessing a Client for Taking Self-Responsibility in Wellness

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client for taking self-responsibility in wellness. Which action by the client should the nurse consider reflects good decision making?

• A) Planning a menu that includes a variety of foods.
• B) Decreasing the number of cigarettes smoked from 3 packs per day to 1.5 packs per day.
• C) Practicing sexual abstinence or using a condom during sexual intercourse.
• D) Walking at a pace of 3 to 4.5 mph for 15 minutes three times per week.

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Definitions:

Bipedalism

The ability to walk upright on two legs, a key feature distinguishing humans and our ancestors from other primates, significantly affecting human anatomy and locomotion.

Genetic Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can result in a variant form that may be passed down through generations.

Detoxification

The process of removing toxic substances or qualities.

Protruding Chin

A facial feature where the chin extends beyond the plane of the face, often considered a characteristic of certain hominid fossils and modern humans.