Rurality is a subjective concept because
1. Everyone has an idea as to what constitutes rural as opposed to urban residence.
2. The differences between rural and urban areas are very distinct.
3. The Red Cross Rural Nursing Service no longer exists.
4. The demographic and social characteristics of urban people are similar.
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A) Available community resources to meet their needs B) Information on other patients in the area with similar health care needs C) The nurse's contact information and credentials D) Dates and times of all scheduled home care visits
A woman with a history of mild heart failure has just vaginally given birth to a healthy baby. What action by the nurse is most important?
A. Assess the woman for signs of heart failure. B. Facilitate an EKG. C. Insert a Foley catheter for hourly urine output assessments. D. Auscultate the woman's heart sounds.
What is the best way to resolve most disagreements?
a. Agreement b. Argument c. Communication d. Withdrawing
When performing a client's mental status examination, the nurse should obtain information about the client's:
1. culture and family. 2. ability to perform bathing and hygiene needs. 3. employment history. 4. insurance.