Policy is a method nurses can use to influence family health. Family policy means:
1. Anything that is done by the government that directly or indirectly affects fami-lies
2. Laws that affect families and family living
3. Requirements for immunizations for the entire family
4. Healthy People 2010 guidelines for healthy families.
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Family policy demonstrates a government's understanding of families and its role in promoting their health.
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A) Facilitate a visit from a chaplain to the client at the bedside. B) First determine whether the client shares a similar religious tradition as the nurse. C) Pray for the client, asking a higher power to intervene and provide peace and relief. D) Explain that praying is beyond the nurse's scope of practice and explore alternative interventions.
Which of the following theories from nurse theorists should be used if the nurse is planning care according to the simultaneity paradigm?
a. Jean Watson c. Dorothea Orem b. Imogene King d. Sister Callista Roy
What is the most significant factor in distinguishing those who commit suicide from those who make suicidal attempts or threats?
a. Level of stress b. Social isolation c. Degree of depression d. Desire to punish others
What is the R-R interval used to measure??
A) Heartbeat rate and regularity B) QRS complex rhythm C) Heart rhythm D) Ventricular heart rate