According to the Text, Which of the Following Is the Correct

question 81

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which of the following is the correct order of leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States today, from first to third:

• A) smoking, obesity, alcohol
• B) obesity, alcohol, smoking
• C) smoking, alcohol, illegal drug use
• D) AIDS, smoking, illegal drug use

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Definitions:

Skin Assessment

A clinical evaluation of the skin to identify its condition, changes, or abnormalities.

Exudate

Fluid that has filtered from the circulatory system into lesions or areas of inflammation, often containing proteins, cells, or solid debris.

Diameter

A straight line passing from one side of a circle or sphere to another through the center, or the length of this line.

Breast Examination

A clinical or self-assessment procedure for the detection of lumps, changes, or abnormalities in breast tissue, facilitating early detection of breast cancer or other diseases.