While Interviewing a 48-Year-Old Client During Her Annual Physical Examination

question 5

Multiple Choice

While interviewing a 48-year-old client during her annual physical examination, the nurse learns that she has never had a mammogram. The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammography screening starting at age 40. Before the nurse encourages this client to begin annual screening, it is important for her to understand the reasons why women avoid testing. These reasons include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Fear of x-ray exposure
• B) Expense of the procedure
• C) Reluctance to hear bad news
• D) Having heard that the test is painful
• E) Belief that lack of family history makes this test unnecessary

Distinguish between fluid and crystallized intelligence, their characteristics, and their change over the lifespan.

Identify the role of intelligence in everyday problem solving and real-world challenges.

Recognize the importance of experience, flexibility, and practice in the development of practical intelligence and expertise.

Analyze the impact of aging on different types of intelligence and strategies for compensation.

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Definitions:

Market Failures

Situations in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to a net social welfare loss.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or regulate various activities within its economy.

Market Signals

Indicators or information that guide economic decisions by conveying important data about the conditions or trends within a market.

Adverse Selection

Adverse selection is a phenomenon in economics and insurance where parties at a disadvantage due to asymmetric information are more likely to participate in an agreement or purchase, potentially leading to a market failure.