A patient is admitted with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The nurse would anticipate participating in interventions toward which immediate goal?
1. Reducing cerebral swelling
2. Confining inflammation to one area
3. Supporting absorption of debris from neuronal death
4. Limiting ischemic tissue injury
Answer: 4
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A public health nurse is demonstrating one of the minimum competencies set forth by the National Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) when:
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1. Caucasian race 2. Low self-esteem 3. Middle to upper class 4. All of the above