A.T. is quiet and sullen. You ask her if something is wrong, and she confides she is concerned about
whether her husband will find her attractive after he sees her "pee hanging in that smelly bag".
What is the underlying problem?
A.T. is experiencing a change in body image. She has lost an organ and her body has to function
differently, and a normally private body function is now very visible. She has to change the way she
thinks about herself.
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A) Intermediate care facility B) Skilled nursing facility C) Basic care facility D) Extended custodial care
Nurses are more likely to get low back pain if they ______.
a. lift weights greater than 35 kilograms b. pull and push loads frequently c. work at low height including floor work d. all of these
The community health nurse is preparing to teach "personal and family preparedness for disasters" to a group of parents of school-age children
From the following list of items to be kept ready, identify the appropriate items that should be identified by the nurse. Select all that apply. 1. Flashlight 2. Supply of batteries 3. Battery-operated radio 4. Extra pair of eyeglasses 5. Three-week supply of nonperishable food 6. Three-week supply of water (1 gallon per person per day)
The federal agency of the public health system that is most involved with the health and welfare of U.S. citizens is
1. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services 2. Department of Health and Human Services 3. Public Health Service 4. Secretary for Health