Question

The nurse follows up a community education session by asking clients to describe ways to reduce their cancer risk. which client statement requires clarification by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)1. "I will limit my exposure to second-hand smoke."
2. "I will walk for 30 minutes, at least 5 days a week."
3. "I should stop eating meat."
4. "I will lose 20 pounds."
5. "I should not go outside on very sunny days."
6. "I will avoid being around persons consuming alcohol."

Answer 1

Answer:

3, 4, 5, 6

Explanation:

The nurse should clarify her clients to cut down on meat intake and not necessary to give up all meat. If the clients insists on omitting meat, the nurse would explain to the client of ways to meet dietary requirements without meat.

The nurse should clarify that persons should try and maintain a normal healthy weight. Each client will have different weight loss, depending on age, gender, height, and body weight.

The nurse should clarify that clients should avoid staying under the sun for a prolonged period of time and if they must, they should use sunscreen and wear a protective hat and clothing.

The nurse should clarify that clients should minimize alcohol intake, although being around persons who drink is not a risk factor for cancer but it can influence you to go back your drinking habit.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct options are 3,4,5,6

Explanation:(3) "I should stop eating meat."

The nurse should explain and counsel the client on meat consumption, that there is no need to cut off meat totally from diet,and enlighten the client on ways to meet dietary requirements without meat.

(4) "I will lose 20 pounds."

The nurse should counsel and clarify the client on healthy weight loss regimen,stressing the need for the client to strive for a healthy weight because each client has a different weight loss and maintenance goals depending on age,gender, height and weight.

(5) "I should not go outside on very sunny days."

The nurse should clarify the client on exposure to sunlight explaining the importance of early morning sun which plays a crucial role in vitamin D synthesis,the client can also have a moderate exposure to sunlight provided sunscreen,sun cream,protective hat and clothings are used.

(6) "I will avoid being around persons consuming alcohol."

The nurse should tell the client that being around a person that drinks alcohol does not pose any danger or risk factor for cancer,and that the client should moderate/limit his/her alcohol consumption/intake.