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When assessing a vulnerable population's relative risk, which of the following would the community health nurse identify as most likely to contribute to this risk?
A) Well-balanced diet B) Up-to-date immunizations C) Use of seatbelts D) Exposure to abuse
An elderly nursing home resident is maintained on phenytoin therapy for a history of a seizure disorder. In addition to periodic serum drug concentrations, which of the following are needed for annual evaluation?
A. Complete blood count, liver function tests, and renal function tests B. Complete blood count, liver function tests, and platelet count C. Renal function and calculated creatinine clearance D. Serum albumin, liver function tests, and renal function tests
All of the following are factors to consider when caring for clients with limited income. Which one is the most important?
A) Basic human needs may go unmet B) Limited access to reliable transportation C) Decreased access to health care services D) Risk for increased incidence of disease
While teaching the client about management of his heart disease, a nurse might use a strategy that is implemented to promote learning in the affective domain such as:
1. Asking the client what he believes he needs to know about the diagnosis 2. Providing brochures both on current exercises and on nutrition guidelines 3. Encouraging the client to personally discuss his feelings about his health status 4. Having the client return-demonstrate self-measurement of his own blood pressure