Following the removal of a part of the stomach, the patient is assessed closely by the home health nurse for:
a. a stomach ulcer.
b. digestive problems.
c. pernicious anemia.
d. malabsorption.
C
Pernicious anemia results when the intrinsic factor is missing due to surgery on the stomach.
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One approach to community health planning is called the community empowerment model. In which actions would a nurse working under this model probably engage?
A. Motivate bankers and other money people to help the community in its development. B. Obtain the best experts available to help the community develop. C. Use a grass roots approach and democratic decision making. D. Write several grants to get money for the community and health care programs.
When using the tympanic thermometer for children over age 3, pull the pinna up and back.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
POS computer systems help the pharmacy to determine the patient's:
A. diagnosis B. co-payment C. drug allergies D. prescription history
A nurse is reading the report of a study conducted to determine whether having an RN present effects attendance at an exercise group comprised of newly diagnosed Type II diabetics. The following table shows the frequency distribution for exercise class attendance. No. of Classes Attended /f %; 1–3: 54, 57; 4–6: 22, 23; 7–9: 8, 8.5; 10–12: 4, 4.3; 14–17: 3, 3.2; 18–28: 3, 3.2. Which
number of sessions was attended by the greatest number of clients? 1. 4–6 2. 7–9 3. 1–3 4. 10–12