What is a geographic area, population group, or medical facility with shortages of health care professionals that may not allow a full complement of health care services called?
A) Health professional shortage area
B) Medically underserved area
C) Medically underserved population
D) Undeserved population
A
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A 75-year-old client is being treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. The client tells you he has been taking prescription Zithromax and Prednisone
The client now complains of feeling tired, an inability to sleep at night, and less desire to go out of the home. The nurse identifies the need for which of the following? A) a medication to treat depression B) review of the client's activities and work responsibilities C) advising the client to take the medication prescribed in the morning so that it does not affect sleep D) contacting the healthcare provider to report the clinical findings and the current medications prescribed
A nurse is performing discharge teaching with a patient who had a cystogram. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
Select all that apply. 1. Take a sitz bath. 2. Increase oral fluid intake. 3. Take acetaminophen for minor pain. 4. Apply heat to the lower back. 5. Drink one ounce of brandy or rum with warm water.
A nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient with chronic heart failure who forgot to take prescribed medications and seems confused. The patient complains of "just blowing up" and has peripheral edema and shortness of breath
Which assessment should the nurse complete first? a. Skin turgor b. Heart sounds c. Mental status d. Capillary refill
What is the most important reason to emphasize values clarification in preparing nurses to care for
patients? A) Values clarification helps the nurse to be aware of personal values that influence behavior. B) Values clarification assists the nurse's understanding the patient's values. C) Values clarification provides the nurse with answers for difficult decisions. D) Values clarification provides a method to assist the nurse in making ethical decisions.