The Nurse Is Reviewing Data Collected on a Patient with a Respiratory

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing data collected on a patient with a respiratory disorder.Which factor should the nurse identify that places the patient at risk for lung cancer?

• A) Smoking and exposure to radon gas
• B) Living in a cold climate and having pets
• C) Eating foods high in beta carotene and fiber
• D) Living in crowded conditions and lack of sunlight

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Definitions:

Indicators

Measurable variables used to show the presence or state of a condition or trend.

Reliable

Reliable describes something or someone that consistently performs well or can be depended upon to provide accurate and trustworthy results.

Valid

The state of being logically or legally sound; having force, or binding force; effectively supporting a specified point or claim.

Variable

A characteristic or attribute that can vary or be changed, often used in research to measure or test hypotheses.