A nurse works with a group of abused women to enhance their levels of self-esteem. Which level of prevention is being performed?
a. Primary level of prevention
b. Secondary level of prevention
c. Tertiary level of prevention
d. Health promotion
C
Tertiary prevention includes those interventions aimed at disability limitation and rehabilitation from disease, injury, or disability.
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A patient is a candidate for percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty, but is concerned about how this procedure will affect her busy work schedule. What guidance should the nurse provide to the patient?
A) "Patients generally stay in the hospital for 6 to 8 days." B) "Patients are kept in the hospital until they are independent with all aspects of their care." C) "Patients need to stay in the hospital until they regain normal heart function for their age." D) "Patients usually remain at the hospital for 24 to 48 hours."
The nurse provides patient teaching related to medication and lifestyle changes the patient can make to reduce serum lipid levels
One month later, the nurse evaluates the patient teaching as having been effective based on what data? (Select all that apply.) A) Total cholesterol 184 B) High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol 84 C) Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol 164 D) Triglycerides 184 E) Weight loss of 8 pounds
Clonidine (Catapres) is used in treating which opioid withdrawal symptom(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypertension b. Tremors c. Agitation d. Depression e. Sweating f. Nausea
The nurse is reviewing data collected during the health history for a patient with osteoporosis. What should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis development?
a. Daily use of antacid b. Walking 1 mile daily c. Increased caffeine intake d. Increased dairy food intake