NU629 Week 2 | Nursing in Health Care - Regis university

Question 24The CDC makes the following statements about chronic disease: Six in 10 adults in the United States have a chronic disease. Four in 10 adults in the United States have two or more chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Tobacco use, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and excessive alcohol use are key lifestyle risks for chronic disease. Now that you have reviewed these statements from the CDC, read the following scenarios and choose the one that most reflects the statistics on chronic disease. a.Jason is a 34-year-old male who exercises five days a week, does not smoke, and drinks only on special occasions. He was just diagnosed with glaucoma. b.Amelia is 18 months old and just stopped walking. She refuses to bear weight on her right leg, and the x-ray shows concerns for a bone tumor. c.Kerri is a 78-year-old female who fell down four steps due to the ice and broke her left hip. She is concerned she may have osteoporosis. d.Sandy is a 56-year-old female with frequent episodes of shingles. She is diabetic, has hypertension, and continues to smoke. Sandy's BMI is 38.