Goals for Healthy People 2020 include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Eliminate health disparities among various groups.
b. Decrease the cost of healthcare related to tobacco use.
c. Increase the quality and years of healthy life.
d. Decrease the number of inpatient days annually.
A, C
The four overarching goals of Healthy People 2020 are to (1) increase the quality and years of healthy life, free of disease, injury, and premature death; (2) eliminate health disparities and improve health for all groups of people; (3) create physical and social environments for people to live a healthy life; and (4) promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors at all life stages.
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a. feeling anxiety and a sad mood after separation from a spouse of 10 years. b. who self-inflicted a superficial cut on the forearm after a family argument. c. experiencing dry mouth and tremor related to haloperidol (Haldol). d. who is a parent and hears voices saying, "Smother your baby."
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a. the hospital b. respite care c. hospice d. visiting nurse association
The belief that after physical death a person lives another life on Earth in another body is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is caring for a client who has inhalation anthrax. What nursing actions are of the highest priority? (Select all that apply.)
a. Placing the client in an isolation room b. Teaching the client how to use a mask c. Teaching the client about long-term anti-biotic therapy d. Using handwashing and other Standard Precautions e. Reporting suspected cases to the proper authorities