You need to make a list of determinants of health for the community. Using your knowledge how would you describe determinants of health?
A) A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
B) Factors that affect outcomes of health status, such as physical environment, social environment, health behaviors, and individual health, as well as broader factors such as access to health services and overall health policies and interventions
C) Health issues and concerns that transcend national boundaries and may best be addressed by cooperative actions and solutions
D) Descriptors of the general health of a nation that are grouped into four categories: morbidity and mortality, risk factors, health service coverage, and health system resources
B
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a. use a decongestant shortly before administration of the steroid product. b. use an antihistamine shortly before administration of the steroid product. c. also use a combination antihistamine-decongestant product for maximum effectiveness. d. avoid using any other drugs that affect the nasal mucosa.
Although each family is unique, families share five universal characteristics. Which are included in the characteristics of families?
1 . A family is a large social system. 2 . A family performs certain basic functions. 3 . A family has structure. 4 . A family has universal cultural values and rules. 5 . A family moves through stages in its life cycle. A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 2, 3, 5 D) 3, 4, 5
Today most patients are living for several years before dying with multiple chronic conditions, such as COPD, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and obesity
These concomitant diseases contribute to multiple symptoms that interfere with the patient's quality of life. What type of care would you consider for this patient? a. End-of-life care b. Supportive care c. Comfort care d. Palliative care