During a flood, the public water supply has been contaminated. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
a. Designate which commodes can be used for body waste.
b. Gather a large pot, household bleach, and other supplies.
c. Run cold water in sinks to have reservoirs of water.
d. Reserve existing water for hand washing only.
B
The nurse will need to purify water and should gather supplies that are necessary to do so. Using any of the water for waste disposal is inappropriate. Using cold water pulls from the contaminated water supply. Contaminated water should not be used to wash hands, prepare food, make ice, or prepare baby formula.
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The nurse questions if an article was written by a healthcare professional because several pieces of data appear to be misinterpreted. Which action should be taken to identify a ghostwriter? Select all that apply.
A) Use peer reviewers with expertise. B) Notify the publisher that the article is incorrect. C) Note if interpreted data is in sync with current practice. D) Monitor the internal and external validity of research data. E) Contact the listed author and ask questions about the content.
The nurse asks for a relevant piece of information from a patient who presents with a DTV that would predispose the patient to a development of a more serious condition. The nurse inquires about the presence or history of a(n):
1. aneurysm. 2. arthritis. 3. peptic ulcer. 4. chest pain.
The nurse is providing nutritional guidance to the parents of a toddler. Which comment by the parent would prompt the nurse to provide additional education?
1. "I should not give my child raw oysters." 2. "It is safe to leave my meat red in the center as long as there are no juices running." 3. "We always wash our hands well before any food preparation." 4. "We use separate utensils for preparing raw meat and preparing fruits, vegetables, and other foods."
Which one of the following statement about health literacy and health outcomes is most accurate for clients who have low literacy?
A) It is important to make the message as basic and simple as possible because the client likely has low intelligence. B) It is best to use written materials for clients who have low literacy. C) It is very important for clients who have low literacy to have ample opportunity to provide feedback. D) Health literacy is not a very important factor in mortality and morbidity.