Systematic planning for meeting the health care needs of populations in a community has benefits for clients, nurses, employing agencies, and the community. Other benefits include:
1. Allowing nurses to be in charge of materials presented
2. Ensuring that available resources are used to address the actual needs of people in the community
3. Linking local politicians with the community
4. Educating student nurses about public health nursing
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The focus should be on what the organization and health provider are attempting to do for clients.
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The nurse instructs a patient who has been smoking for 5 years about the warning signs of cancer. The nurse tells him that one of the cancer's seven warning signals include
a. nagging cough or hoarseness. b. a sore that does not heal rapidly. c. gallbladder disease. d. hematopoietic changes.
The nurse will question a prescription for alosetron for patients with a history of which health problem(s)? You may select more than one answer
1. Ulcerative colitis 2. Traveler's diarrhea 3. Intestinal obstruction 4. Diabetes 5. Diverticulitis
The nurse is seeking clarification of a statement that was made by a patient. What is the best way for the nurse to seek clarification?
a. "What are the common elements here?" b. "Tell me again about your experiences." c. "Am I correct in understanding that…" d. "Tell me everything from the beginning."
A young child is being seen with an impaction of the ear canal by a large plastic bead. Which procedure should the nurse expect to be used to remove this object?
A. Suction using a soft piece of tubing B. Instillation of mineral oil C. Forceps D. Instillation of lidocaine drops