A Nurse Is Educating a Community Women's Group About the Importance

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is educating a community women's group about the importance of monthly breast self-exam and annual mammograms. Which of the following best describes why this community health education is important?

• A) Increased screening will lead to a decreased incidence of breast cancer.
• B) Early detection of breast cancer typically leads to a better prognosis.
• C) The death rate of breast cancer continues to rise.
• D) The potential harm from screening needs to be discussed.

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Definitions:

Discriminatory Behaviour

Actions based on prejudice or bias that unfavorably treat or affect individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, age, gender, or religion.

Self-Report Bias

A bias that occurs when respondents to a survey or study may not accurately or truthfully respond to questions, affecting the validity of the data.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon where a patient experiences a perceived improvement in condition due to their belief in the efficacy of the treatment, regardless of its actual effectiveness.

Subliminal Messages

Signals below the threshold of conscious awareness, designed to influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.