A local chapter of a nurse practitioner organization has begun planning a community-based screening for hypertension at a local congregate living facility. This population was selected on the basis of
A. A predicted decreased incidence of high blood pressure in this population
B. A recognized element of high risk within this group
C. Readily available treatment measures
D. Achieving an administrative goal for the congregate living facility
B
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A) Unemployment B) Death of a spouse C) Parasuicide attempts D) Polydrug use
The nurse is assessing a client that is a new refugee in the country. Which should the nurse assist the client with to help them overcome a barrier unrelated to the healthcare system?
A. Fear of the healthcare system. B. Insurance navigation. C. Healthcare literacy. D. Lack of transportation.
The nurse is providing care for a newborn. Which intervention should the nurse make to prevent development of ophthalmia neonatorum?
a. Interferon injection b. Antibiotic eyedrops c. Vitamin K injection d. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)-immune globulin