The pathogenic approach directs nurses towards:
1. Promotion of greater levels of positive health.
2. Teaching about common disease processes
3. Acute care management of chronic disease.
4. Disease prevention, risk appraisal, and disease management
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Disease prevention, risk appraisal, and disease management are all elements of the pathogenic approach.
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How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
An older adult is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. When discussing exercise with the patient, the nurse makes the greatest positive impact on the patient's quality of life when stating
a. "Exercising will be important to the flex-ibility of your joints." b. "It seems to help if you have someone to exercise with." c. "I'll provide you with a list of gyms where you can exercise." d. "Let's discuss ways for you to exercise your joints."
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