Several nurses are looking for an agency to sponsor a program that would meet the needs of a community group lacking in health promotion education. The nurses should seek help from which of the following?
A)
State health department
B)
Local health department
C)
Federal government
D)
Local hospital
B
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When trying to educate a patient about the release of free radicals and the role they play in formation of atherosclerosis, which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) The end result of oxidation is rupture of the plaque resulting in hemorrhage. B) Activated cells that release free radicals oxidize LDL, which is harmful to the lining of your blood vessels. C) Oxidized free radicals produce toxic metabolic waste that can kill liver cells. D) Activated cells roam in the vascular system looking for inflammatory cells to engulf.
The nurse must insert a nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient with a bowel obstruction. Before inserting the tube, the nurse must explain the procedure to the patient. Which explanation by the nurse is best, assuming that all provide correct information?
1) "I'm going to insert an NG tube and connect it to low Gomco to keep your stomach empty." 2) "I'm going to insert a tube through your nose into your stomach to prevent you from vomiting." 3) "I'm going to insert an NG tube through your nares to suction your secretions and prevent emesis." 4) "Hold still, please; I need to elevate the head of the bed and insert this tube."
A premature infant never seems to sleep longer than an hour at a time. Each time a light is turned on, an incubator closes, or people talk near her crib, she wakes up and cries inconsol-ably until held
The correct nursing diagnosis is ineffective coping related to: 1. severe immaturity. 2. environmental stress. 3. physiologic distress. 4. interpersonal interactions.
Prior to assessing a patient from a different culture, which of the following should the nurse do to ensure cultural competence?
1. Review the patient's culture to ensure cultural awareness. 2. Find another nurse who knows the patient's native language. 3. Conduct the assessment as any other assessment would be done. 4. Leave the assessment to be done by another nurse.