Which of the following theories is not a theory of disease causation?
A) Germ theory
B) Epidemiologic triangle
C) Web of causation
D) Homeostasis
D
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A patient has been transferred to a rehabilitative setting from an acute care unit. What is the most important reason for the nurse to begin a program for activities of daily living (ADLs) as soon as the patient is admitted to a rehabilitation facility?
A) The ability to perform ADLs may be the key to dependence. B) The ability to perform ADLs is essential to living in a group home. C) The ability to perform ADLs may be the key to reentry into the community. D) The ability to perform ADLs is necessary to function in an assisted-living situation.
A nurse practicing evidence-based nursing practice would rely on which to assist in addressing a clinical issue?
1. Intuition 2. Clinical experience 3. Formal knowledge 4. Scientific evidence
The primary purpose of incorporating the nursing process into the care of patients is to:
1. establish a basis of communication with other nursing staff. 2. maintain compliance with existing national nursing standards. 3. provide structure and organization to the delivery of medical care to the patient. 4. address current health issues, as well as health maintenance and rehabilitation.
A nurse is planning to address a community's problem of childhood obesity. Which framework might be most helpful?
A) Community Readiness Model B) Partners in Caring Model C) Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships D) Community as a Partner Model