A community health nurse visits an 81-year-old man with newly diagnosed insulin-dependent diabetes. The client lives alone
The nurse has seen the client on three previous visits and is visiting early in the morning to observe his insulin administration technique. The nurse finds the client depressed over his situation. The nurse suggests that they list positive points about his situation and discuss his feelings. This is an example of which of the following?
A) Strengthening
B) Data collection
C) Goal-directed questioning
D) Measuring family functioning
A
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An older patient newly diagnosed with arthritis wants to know what else can be done to help with the pain. What should the nurse instruct this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Maintain a healthy weight. 2. Avoid positions that increase or cause pain. 3. Avoid eating red meat and processed grains. 4. Alcohol should not be used for pain control. 5. Perform regular gentle exercise like walking every day for 20 minutes.
The nurse referring a child to home care discusses the advantages and disadvantages with the child's family. Which of the following are disadvantages of this method of health care? Select all answers that apply
A) The nurse is performing care of the child in the family's home. B) The home care nurse is not always equipped to perform technical care. C) The out-of-pocket cost of home care is more expensive. D) The technical procedures may be overwhelming for the family. E) The financial burden may cause more stress for the family. F) The child does not receive continuity of care provided in the hospital setting.
A patient is concerned about developing cervical cancer. For which risk factors should the nurse assess this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. history of HPV infections 2. first intercourse before the age of 20 3. multiple sex partners 4. long-term use of birth control pills 5. alcohol abuse
A set of actions one undertakes on behalf of another is
a. Social justice b. Advocacy c. Linguistically appropriate health care d. A waiver