MC The community health nurse assesses the community for potential health concerns. Based on personal observation and community input, the nurse creates nursing diagnoses
for the community and plans programs for implementation that address these health concerns. Included in these programs is a method that evaluates outcomes. What method is the nurse utilizing?
A.* ANA Public Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
B. Nurse generalist level of practice
C. Council of Linkages competencies
D. Quad Council health competencies
A.* ANA Public Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
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Rank the interventions, with the first being the most critical and the last the least critical. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. Choice 1. Assess respiratory rate and lung sounds every 4 hours. Choice 2. Monitor arterial blood gases to identify changes. Choice 3. Maintain hydration and caloric intake. Choice 4. Educate the patient about further treatment options.
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A. "Try using your bronchodilator inhaler about 30 minutes before you plan to have a meal." B. "Avoid eating when you are short of breath so that you can use your energy for breathing." C. "Have your wife feed you solid foods, particularly avoiding those that cause you to have gas." D. "When you find eating solid food too difficult, just drink milk and milkshakes for the protein and calories."
Which does the nurse use to administer medication properly?
1. Use sterile technique for most nonparenteral medications. 2. Administer medication prepared by the medication nurse. 3. Leave the medication on the meal tray for the client to take. 4. Notify provider within 24 hours if client refuses medication.