After completing the initial assessment, the nurse is able to identify the client's teaching needs as well as the support system in the home environment
The main reason that education is a common intervention in the home care setting is related to: A)
The fact that teaching someone who is willing to learn is easier in the home.
B)
Lack of knowledge related to health conditions and self-care.
C)
The fact that there is little time to complete education in the acute care setting.
D)
The need for reimbursement for education by Medicare.
B
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To achieve consistency with the body's natural secretion of cortisol, the home care nurse instructs the patient to take her corticosteroid medication:
A) In the evening between 4 PM and 6 PM B) Prior to going to sleep at night C) At noon every day D) In the early morning between 7 AM and 8 AM
A community health nurse is devoting the day to being a manager. Which activities would the nurse expect to perform? Which of the following activities are part of this role? Select all that apply
A) Orienting three new community health nurses in the agency B) Attending a strategy meeting for a new service the community will be offering C) Working with a team to direct a smoking cessation program in public areas D) Investigating an outbreak of Salmonella in the community E) Tabulating the findings of exploring immunization practices among teens F) Reviewing the staff evaluations to assist with planning future in-services
What is the appropriate approach for the community/public health nurse in balancing individual privacy and autonomy and the community's needs for safety and security?
A. Always fulfill agency policies first. B. Implement professional standards of nursing practice. C. Obey all legal mandates. D. Remember that group needs outrank individual needs. E. Seek a balance between individuals' needs and the community's needs.
A community-based nursing is working with a family. For which key areas will the nurse need a strong knowledge base? (Select all that apply.)
a. Family theory b. Communication c. Group dynamics d. Cultural diversity e. Individual-centered care