Substance abuse is mainly a problem for young people
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A community health nurse explains to the nursing student that the best health-related programming includes which of the following elements?
A. Has both individual and societal components B. Is directed toward individual responsibility C. Provides incentives to compensate healthy choices D. Requires legislation to truly be effective
The nurse is assessing an older adult client who is cared for by an adult child. The client requires wound care and constant supervision. Because this client is considered vulnerable, what will the nurse include in the assessment?
1. Weight. 2. Vital signs. 3. Bruises. 4. Level of consciousness.
Nurses can help the family develop useful day-night routines; that is, help the infant tell the difference between day and night by suggesting all of the following except:
1. save the crib or bassinet for nighttime sleep. 2. feed the baby for the last evening time around 11 PM. 3. keep a small nightlight on to avoid turning on bright lights. 4. play with the baby during nighttime feedings to tire the baby out for more, longer sleep.
Which individual would a nurse consider to be at the highest risk for the onset of stress-related problems?
a. A patient whose beloved parent died 3 months ago and who has lost a job because of corporate restructuring. The patient states, "Living with loss and the threat of loss makes me feel helpless.". b. A patient who was passed over for promotion and quit to start a new business. The patient states, "This is just one of a series of challenges I've faced in my life.". c. A patient who is graduating from college and will be married in one month. The patient states, "I'm anticipating the changes these events will make in my life.". d. A married patient whose new business is growing slowly and who plans to adopt a child. The patient says, "I think I'm in control of my destiny.".