After assessment and discussion with a family, a nurse had a list of 12 areas of need, none of which involved life-threatening issues. Which of the following needs should the nurse address first?
a. The area in which the nurse is most expert
b. The area the family wants to address first
c. The area in which the nurse is most able to obtain resources to assist
d. The area that matches the agency's current marketing plan
ANS: B
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a. Drugs with high potential for abuse that have accepted medical use b. Drugs with high potential for abuse that do not have accepted medical use c. Medically accepted drugs that may cause moderate physical or psychologic de-pendence d. Medically accepted drugs with limited potential for causing physical or psycho-logic dependence
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a. Increased heart rate b. Bronchial constriction c. Constricted pupils d. Increased intestinal peristalsis
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The nurse's first action to meet the needs of the community at this time should be to: A) Refer the members of the community to a spiritual outreach program B) Provide access to safe food and water C) Inform the fire department of potential risks within the community setting D) Provide an immunization program
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a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) b. Diltiazem (Cardizem) c. Verapamil (Calan) d. Minoxidil (Loniten)