A Patient Asks the Nurse What Can Be Done to Prevent

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse what can be done to prevent the development of lung cancer.What measure should the nurse explain as the most effective way to prevent this disease?

• A) Avoid smoking.
• B) Eat a balanced diet.
• C) Avoid excessive sun exposure.
• D) Avoid exposure to air pollution.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Attribution

The process of attributing behavior to internal factors, such as personality traits, beliefs, or emotions, rather than external situational forces.

Cognitive Dissonance

Psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Car Accident

A collision involving one or more vehicles, often resulting in vehicle damage and potential injury to people involved.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the impact of internal factors when evaluating the actions of others.