A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of asbestos-related pulmonary disease. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis is most likely due to working in which environments? Select all that apply. Select all that apply.

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A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of asbestos-related pulmonary disease. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis is most likely due to working in which environments? Select all that apply.  Select all that apply.

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Asbestos-related pulmonary diseases are commonly associated with occupations that involve exposure to asbestos fibers. Construction workers, auto mechanics, and shipyard workers are among those at higher risk due to the nature of their work, which can involve handling materials that contain asbestos or working in environments where asbestos is present. Farming and the food industry are less likely to involve such exposure.

A Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Asbestos-Related Pulmonary