Asked by Christanne Blackmon on Apr 28, 2024
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The patient has been smoking 2 packs of cigarettes for the last 15 years.How will the nurse chart the patient's tobacco use history in pack-years?
A) 7.5 pack-years
B) 17 pack-years
C) 30 pack-years
D) 35 pack-years
Pack-Years
A measure used to quantify the amount of cigarettes smoked over a period, calculated by multiplying the number of packs per day by the number of years the person has smoked.
Tobacco Use
The habitual consumption of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and other forms, typically associated with health risks such as cancer and heart disease.
Smoking
The inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, pipes, and cigars, a well-known hazardous habit linked to various diseases.
- Determine and analyze the signs of persistent conditions and their repercussions on physical wellness.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine and analyze the signs of persistent conditions and their repercussions on physical wellness.
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