HCA 240 Week 3 DQ 1

HCA 240 Week 3 DQ 1 (2 Sets) Recent

DQ 1
In 1964, 44% of the American population smoked. By 2002, the percentage of Americans that
smoke had been cut in half (Mulvihill et al., 2006). Many states have banned smoking in
public buildings, and some states have either banned or are considering a ban on smoking in
a car when young children are present.
• Resource: “Smoking and COPD: Some Common Questions” article
• Due Date: Day 2 [Main] forum
• Read the “Smoking and COPD: Some Common Questions” article listed on this week’s
Electronic Reserve Reading page.
• Post your response to the following: Your cousin Stella, who lives 300 miles away, has
smoked nearly a pack a day for about 5 years. Lately, she has been complaining about
shortness of breath more than usual, but she doesn’t think she needs to see a doctor.
What would you say to Stella that might convince her to have a doctor evaluate her
symptoms? What would you say regarding the impact of smoking on her respiratory
health? How is her respiratory function different from “normal” respiratory function? Back
up the statements in your email to Stella with at least two facts from the “Smoking and
COPD” article listed on this week’s Electronic Reserve Reading page.
• Respond to your classmates by offering suggestions that would make the email to Stella
more convincing.

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