The public health nurse is teaching a class on helminthiasis to a community in a rural area
The nurse asks, "What is the most likely infestation site in helminthiasis?" The answer that best de-monstrates understanding is which of the following? a. Intestine
b. Joints
c. Feet
d. Lungs
A
The intestine is the most likely infestation site for helminthiasis.
The joints, feet, and lungs are not the most likely infestation sites.
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Which client statement, made during the health history assessment, should the nurse provide further instruction? A) "I have been trying to get plenty of rest since I have been sick." B) "I have changed to a more nutritious diet." C) "I felt better after 1 week of the antibiotics, so I stopped taking them." D) "I have gained weight in the last 2 weeks."
A nurse is educating a mother about caring for a newborn baby. What should the nurse teach the client as a precautionary measure to protect the infant from burns?
A) Keep hot substances away from the baby. B) Keep hot substances on the table. C) Monitor the activities of the infant closely. D) Keep the infant away from the kitchen.
Before implementation of the new policy and procedure on central line catheter care, the nurse manager uses an appraisal system to evaluate the evidence
What is important in using an ap-praisal system to evaluate the evidence gathered in preparation for development of a new proto-col? a. Limiting the search to randomized clinical trials b. Matching the appraisal tool to the type of evidence c. Eliminating qualitative research studies d. Using only pre-processed evidence
Which does the nurse implement to assess the client's abdomen?
1. Auscultate after percussion. 2. Instruct client to extend the legs. 3. Inspect abdomen before auscultation. 4. Begin with palpation and auscultation.