Which of the following statistics about depression is not true?
1. Approximately 25% of all women will suffer at least one episode of depression during their lifetime.
2. Almost one third of clinically depressed individuals have some form of substance abuse or dependence.
3. Most people with depression will usually seek treatment from health care providers.
4. People with major depression account for more hospital inpatient days than any disorder except cardiovascular diseases.
5. The highest rates of depression are found among those 25 to 44 years of age.
ANS: 3
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How can a community health nurse apply the Ethical Principles for Effective Advocacy? Select all that apply
a. Act in the health care provider's best interest. b. Keep the client (group, community) properly informed. c. Maintain client confidentiality. d. Carry out instructions with diligence and competence.
A new parent asks the nurse when her infant will receive the hepatitis A vaccine. How should the nurse reply?
1. "We will give the first dose before you take your baby home from the newborn nursery." 2. "It will be included in the series of immunizations given at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months." 3. "Your child will receive the first dose at 12 months." 4. "Not until school age." 5. "About 6 to 12 months after the initial vaccine, a booster will be given."
Medicare Part A provides payment for:
1. Laboratory services 2. Outpatient health care 3. Extended care facilities 4. Ambulance transportation
A community/public health nurse is working with a low-income family that has children and is uninsured. What recommendation made by the nurse would assist the children in obtaining health care?
a. Visit a free clinic at the health department. b. Apply for Medicare. c. Apply for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). d. Visit the local pediatrician's office.