A community health nurse is developing health promotion programs for a local community that consists predominantly of African-Americans. Which of the following areas would be a priority for health promotion with this group?
A) Cardiac health
B) Respiratory care
C) Mental health
D) Skin care
A
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To assess for pronator drift, you would ask the patient to extend her arms in front of her body with palms up and observe for
a. downward drifting of an arm. c. medially rotating one hand. b. upward drifting of an arm. d. gradually leaning to one side.
Nurse Kate is reviewing the complications of colonization with a client who has microinvasive cervical cancer. Which complication, if identified by the client, indicates a need for further teaching?
A. Infection B. Hemorrhage C. Cervical stenosis D. Ovarian perforation
A nurse is reviewing the lab reports of a 24-hours postpartum patient. The admission hematocrit was 41%, and the current hematocrit is 30%. What should be the initial nursing action in response to this report?
1. Notify the lab for another blood draw to verify accuracy of the report. 2. Increase intravenous infusion rate. 3. Report the lab values to the physician or midwife. 4. Administer 2 units of typed and cross-matched blood.