What factors influence nutritional needs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bone density
b. Gender
c. Climate
d. Presence of illness
e. Body temperature
ANS: B, C, D, E
Bone density is not a factor, but all other options are factors that have a significant effect on nutritional needs.
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When caring for a patient from another culture, what is the best strategy for the nurse to use in communicating with the patient?
a. Using a cultural joke to break the ice b. Stereotyping the patient within his or her culture c. Considering the context of the patient's background d. Assuming the patient or the family member speaks English
The population health nurse is preparing an educational seminar to be provided during the next community health fair that focuses on preventive health services. What topics should the nurse include in this educational session? (Select all that apply.)
1. The need to explore emotional issues. 2. The need for school-age children to have an annual eye examination. 3. The need for annual blood pressure assessments for people with hypertension. 4. The importance for older community members to receive annual influenza inoculations. 5. The importance for people with diabetes to have a specific set of preventive measures.
State legislatures are gradually changing the care that patients potentially receive from health maintenance organizations (HMOs). What is one means by which this improvement has occurred?
1. States have set the premiums that enrollees pay for HMO coverage. 2. States have mandated how many HMOs will operate within the state. 3. States have mandated that all citizens be covered by HMOs if that is the desire of the citizen. 4. States have allowed patients who receive substandard care to successfully bring suit against HMOs.
Which activity is appropriate for a client with spiritual distress?
1. life review 2. reminiscing 3. reading literature 4. all of the above