A community health nurse is working with a group of homeless individuals with severe mental illness. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind about this population when planning programs?
A) They remain homeless for a shorter period of time.
B) There is usually some support from family.
C) They experience greater difficulties with employment.
D) The majority typically require institutionalization.
C
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The nurse understands that which type of immunity is the longest acting?
a. Artificial active b. Inflammatory c. Natural active d. Natural passive
A preschool child is scheduled to undergo a diagnostic test. Which action by the nurse would violate a child's bill of health care rights?
A) Arranging for her mother to be with her B) Telling the child the test will not hurt C) Assuring the child that the test will be done quickly D) Introducing the child to the lab technicians
Managed care gives rise to ethical problems associated with balancing utilitarian views of cost-effective care with a respect for persons and the traditional view of a duty to care
Which of the following statements are considerations for managed care organizations? Select all that apply. a. Relationships are not critical in the delivery of health services. b. Health plans, purchasers, clinicians, and the public share responsibility for the appropriate stewardship of health care resources. c. Patients do not need to be well informed about the financial benefit issues that affect the provision of care. d. All parties should foster an ethical environment for the delivery of effective and efficient quality health care. e. Patients should be well informed about care and treatment options.
The nurse is gathering a complete history of the patient's present illness. The nurse knows that the most appropriate way to begin to gather this information is what?
A) Assessing the patient's vital signs B) Gathering a complete list of the patient's medications C) Asking open-ended questions D) Asking focused questions