Which is a behavior that can be taught to patients to lower the risk of cancer?

a. Increase intake of anti-inflammatory medications while exposed to sunlight.
b. Use a sunscreen lotion with SPF of at least 5.
c. Increase daily caloric intake.
d. Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.

ANS: D
To minimize the risk of cancer, patients should avoid cigarette smoke, high-fat diets, UV rays, and delaying medical treatment.

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You have just delivered an infant at 33 weeks gestation. The infant is blue and limp and has a brachial pulse of 70 beats per minute. What is the appropriate sequence of care for this infant?

A) Keep warm and dry, chest compressions, clamp and cut the cord. B) Keep warm and dry, clamp and cut the cord, positive pressure ventilations. C) Clamp and cut the cord, positive pressure ventilations, keep warm and dry. D) Clamp and cut the cord, chest compressions, positive pressure ventilations.

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