A public health nurse working with several communities to develop appropriate programs for health surveillance. Which agency would the nurse contact to obtain information on this topic?
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B) National Institutes of Health
C) Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
D) Food and Drug Administration
Ans: A
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a. "Do you find yourself doing familiar tasks in new ways to accomplish them?" b. "Please count backwards from 100 by 7s, such as 100, 93, and so on." c. "What occupation have you chosen for your life's work?" d. "Do you still have a good relationship with your parents and siblings?"
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a. "I'll call the doctor and ask for a larger dose of pain medication before the dress-ing change." b. "As we begin the next dressing change, I want you to think of a beautiful, calm place where you feel happy and peaceful." c. "I'll get another nurse to stay in the room with us during the dressing change so that you have a hand to hold during the pro-cedure." d. "Are you familiar with acupuncture? It's a very effective technique."
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a. obtain a baseline blood pressure five minutes after applying a dose. b. select a site and clean the skin for the ointment application. c. tape the paper securely to the skin with hypoallergenic tape. d. remove the previous ointment dose and wipe the ointment off the skin.