The nurse collects a family assessment in order to gain insight into family relationships, family structure, level of functioning, environment, and roles. These data are best collected:
1. During a home visit
2. At the registration desk of the clinic
3. During the woman’s physical exam
4. Over the telephone
1. During a home visit
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A. Administers IV antibiotics B. Asks for medication to treat nausea C. Palpates the shunt tract with assessments D. Raises the head of the bed to 30 °
Identify the best statement about gerontological nursing
a. Nurses have only recently become involved in the care of the older adult. b. Gerontological care was the second specialty in which the American Nurses As-sociation (ANA) offered a certification program. c. Purposes of gerontological nursing include promotion of health and support for maximal independence. d. ANA certification is available only for gerontological nurses in research positions.
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a. 1/2 tablet b. 1/4 tablet c. 1 tablet d. 2 tablets
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A) Liver and pancreas B) Kidneys C) Veins D) Aorta