When speaking with an older man in a rural community about his lifelong smoking habit, the nurse is alarmed to learn that he has never heard that cigarette smoking is the major cause of lung cancer. Which of the seven A's of challenges to elders in rural areas would the nurse point out is represented in this situation?

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The correct answer is D) Awareness. This is because the older man's lack of knowledge about the health risks associated with smoking, specifically its link to lung cancer, highlights a gap in awareness. This situation underscores the challenge of ensuring that individuals in rural areas are informed about important health information.

When Speaking with an Older Man in a Rural Community