A nursing instructor is discussing the health belief model with students. What elements would the instructor explain as part of the health belief model? (Select all that apply.)
A) Vector
B) Chronicity
C) Host
D) Agent
E) Environment
C, D, E
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The LPN/LVN understands the four activities involved in assessment include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Gathering information about a client. 2. Organizing data. 3. Documenting data. 4. Measuring responses to nursing interventions. 5. Validating data.
A client is in the family practice clinic. Today the client weighs 186.4 pounds (84.7 kg). Six months ago the client weighed 211.8 pounds (96.2 kg). What action by the nurse is best?
a. Ask the client if the weight loss was intentional. b. Determine if there are food allergies or intolerances. c. Perform a comprehensive nutritional assessment. d. Perform a rapid bedside blood glucose test.
The nurse is caring for a male patient who will soon have open heart surgery. The patient's chest is covered with thick hair so the surgical technician comes in to shave the patient's skin near the operative site
Which action by the technician requires intervention by the nurse to correct the technique? a. A straight safety razor and antibiotic foam is used b. Disposable electric trimmers are used to trim the hair c. Antibacterial soap is used prior to hair removal d. Only the hair directly around the surgical site is removed
The family of an older patient with a terminal illness has been aware of the patient's pending death and is present when the patient dies. The family's reaction to the patient's death was very emotional and demonstrated a state of disbelief
How should the nurse interpret this family's behavior? 1. Irrational behavior 2. Expression of anger 3. Maladaptive coping of the family 4. Normal shock when experiencing the loss of a loved one