A Client Walks 5 Miles a Day Because of a Long

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client walks 5 miles a day because of a long family history of early death from heart attacks and is refraining from a sedentary lifestyle. Which of the following best describes this example?

• A) Health promotion
• B) Illness prevention
• C) Health maintenance
• D) Health protection

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Definitions:

Chelation Therapy

A treatment involving the use of certain chemicals to remove heavy metals from the body, often used in cases of heavy metal poisoning.

Blood Level

The concentration of a particular substance in the bloodstream, often measured to assess the body's response to medications or the presence of diseases.

Lead Poisoning

A medical condition caused by high levels of lead in the body, leading to serious health problems, particularly in children.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and varying degrees of intellectual disability.