Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a health promotion class about preventing cancer. Which statement by a client indicates understanding of gastric cancer risk factors?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"l should decrease eating salted, smoked, processed foods to reduce my risk of gastric cancer."
Rationale:
💠 Salted, smoked, and processed foods are known risk factors for gastric cancer due to their high nitrate content and ability to promote the growth of carcinogenic compounds in the stomach.
💠 Decaffeinated coffee and lactose intolerance are not significant risk factors for gastric cancer.
💠 A high-fiber diet is actually protective against gastric cancer by promoting digestive health and reducing exposure to carcinogens.
💠 Focusing on reducing processed food intake is key in cancer prevention.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. Bowel sounds, abdominal girth, and NG tube output
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4