Today, increasing emphasis is placed on health, health promotion, wellness, and self-care
Which of the following activities in the care of a female patient with a recent diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is most congruent with the philosophy of health promotion?
A) Providing the patient with a new glucometer and test strips which have been recently brought to market
B) Introducing the patient to a diabetes educator who is in charge of a diabetes support group in the community
C) Helping the patient to schedule hemoglobin A1C testing at an outpatient laboratory
D) Teaching the patient about measures that she can take to minimize the long-term health effects of her disease
D
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a. not cover them unless they are on the job. b. carry liability coverage. c. protect them against all lawsuits. d. protect them from losing their license.
The nurse is instructing a client on intermittent self-urinary catheterization at home. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?
a. Use sterile gloves. b. Wash and reuse catheters. c. Lubricate the catheter with petroleum jelly. d. Purchase sterile catheter kits from a medical supply company.
The nurse prepares dietary teaching for a client with iron deficiency anemia. Which direction should the nurse provide the client about the prescribed iron-rich meal tea?
a. Tea will cause increased urinary loss of iron b. Avoid coffee and tea within 1 hour of iron intake c. Tea can increase the absorption of iron by 50—60% d. Iron requires an alkaline environment for absorption
A nursing student interviews a member of the local congressional district to learn more about the health care system in the United States. Which statement made by the congressman would be accurate?
a. "Managed care was short-lived because too many consumer groups endorsed the plans." b. "Under managed care, clients had unlimited access to providers of their choice." c. "Managed care failed because Americans were used to free access to providers of their choice." d. "Managed care in the United States has been replaced by the Affordable Health Care for America Act."