The nurse knows that the young adult patient understands the health risks that affect his or her age group when the patient makes which statement?

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Lifestyle habits that activate the stress response increase the risk of illness.Smoking is a well-documented risk factor for pulmonary,cardiac,and vascular disease,not only in smokers but also in individuals who are exposed to second-hand smoke.The presence of certain chronic illnesses in the family increases a family member's risk of developing a disease.Family risk is distinct from hereditary disease.Caffeine is a drug;it is a naturally occurring legal stimulant that is readily available.Caffeine stimulates catecholamine release,which,in turn,stimulates the central nervous system;it also increases gastric acid secretion,heart rate,and basal metabolic rate.

The Nurse Knows That the Young Adult Patient Understands the Health