The community health nurse is providing information to elderly clients in the community regarding health tests and screening. Which of the following would be recommended for these clients? Select all that apply
1. Annual hearing screen
2. Annual total cholesterol and HDL protein measurement
3. Annual vision screen
4. Annual flu vaccine
5. Annual pneumococcal vaccine after age 65
1; 3; 4
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A) Lay the patient flat. B) Notify the family of the patient's critical state. C) Stay with the patient. D) Update the physician.
The ethics committee at General Hospital is discussing issues involved in genomic screening of patients with type 2 diabetes. Which factor should be considered by the interdisciplinary team when making a decision about implementing genomic screening?
A) Genomic screening is less costly than frequent HbA1c level testing. B) Genomic screening may reduce the time required to find the best treatment regimen. C) Nutrition and exercise programs do not offer better use of limited financial resources. D) HbA1c testing provides results that reduce the time required to find the best treatment regimen.
Maternal responses to the transition phase of labor include:
a. Urge to push, apprehension, desire for companionship b. Perineal bulging, increased strength, and frequency of contractions c. Restlessness, trembling of the legs, nausea, and vomiting d. Talkative, attempts to care for own needs, mild contractions
For which clinical conditions should the nurse recognize self-directed antacid use is not recommended?
A. Decreased calcium levels B. Diminished renal function C. Perimenopause D. Sodium-restricted diets E. Coronary artery disease