The population health nurse is planning the care of a group of clients that addresses one of the three major foci of resolving existing chronic physical health problems. On what should the nurse focus this care?
1. Assisting the clients to adjust to a chronic condition.
2. Providing end-of-life care.
3. Screening for existing chronic conditions.
4. Monitoring health status.
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Three major foci in resolving existing chronic conditions are screening and surveillance, early diagnosis, and prompt treatment. Health restoration includes assisting the client to adjust to a chronic condition, providing end-of-life care, and monitoring health status.
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