An Older Patient Is Concerned That Many Friends Are Having

question 14

Multiple Choice

An older patient is concerned that many friends are having joint replacements and wants to know what can be done to prevent having to have one as well. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse suggest the patient focus on at this time?

• A) Physical inactivity
• B) Cigarette smoking
• C) Alcohol consumption
• D) Body mass index (BMI)

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Definitions:

Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, fundamental to electricity, and a key component of atoms.

Atom

The smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus and electrons, forming the basis of all chemical substances.

Knock

A term often used in automotive to describe the premature combustion of fuel in the cylinder of an engine, leading to inefficient performance.

Compound

A substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together.